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Electromagnet

See how many iron filings you can pick up by changing the different items in the window.

  • Click and drag on the iron core to change the number of windings.
  • Click and drag the wire to change the gauge (the size) of the wire.
  • Change the current type from AC to DC.
  • Change the type of wire used to see which type of material conducts electricity better to make the magnetism stronger.
  • Change the volts, too!