Recent questions tagged electromagnet

Description : State any two applications of electromagnet.

Last Answer : Applications of Electromagnet: Cranes, Motors, Generators, Transformers, Electromagnetic Relays, Circuit breakers, Traction, Measuring instruments, Electrical Bell etc.

Description : What is permanent magnet and electromagnet?

Last Answer : Permanent magnet: A permanent magnet is an object made from a material that is magnetized and creates its own persistent magnetic field. As the name suggests, a permanent magnet is 'permanent'. ... an electric current passes through the coil. If the current is interrupted, the magnetism is lost.

Description : What happens when you reverse the direction of the current in an electromagnet?

Last Answer : When  you  reverse  current  direction  in  an  electromagnet,  the magnetic  poles  will  also  change.

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