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Electromagnet strength

Wind a coil on a core and count the paperclips it picks up as you change the current, the number of turns and the core material.

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Practice: Investigating an electromagnet

CCEA 1210 — this practical matches your selected course; the questions check the method, data handling and practical skills.

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2 of 2 available questions match the selected filters. This session contains 2 questions.

Question 1 · 1 mark · Foundation · Practical · Diagnostic

Why is a variable resistor included in the circuit?

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Question 2 · 3 marks · Standard · Practical · Practical method

State three ways to increase the strength of an electromagnet.