Electromagnetism

Question 1

What is electromagnetism?

Answer 1

The use of electric current to generate a magnetic field

Question 2

What is the Right Hand Rule?

Answer 2

If you place the thumb of your right hand in the direction the current is flowing, the direction your fingers curl in will tell you the direction of the magnetic field

Question 3

Give three ways to increase the strength of an electromagnet

Answer 3

1. Increase the current
2. Increase the number of turns of the coil
3. Add an iron core