Lesson 13 - Electromagnets Flashcards

1
Q

True or false? Any wire with a current passing through it will produce a magnetic field.

A

True.

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2
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What is the definition of electromagnets?

A

Any magnet that uses electricity to produce a magnetic field.

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3
Q

When all the domains line up in the iron core, can the strength of the magnet be increased?

A

No

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4
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Would adding an iron core increase the strength of an electromagnet?

A

Yes

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5
Q

True or false. The domains of steel all line up.

A

False - not all of the domains line up necessarily.

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6
Q

How is resistance measured (use the triangle formula)?

A

Voltage divided by current.

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7
Q

The voltage of a circuit with multiple cells is multiplied. True or false?

A

False - they are added.

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