ELECTROMAGNET

a) b) c) d) What is an electromagnet? Pattern & Direction of magnetic field Factors affect strengthness of magnetic field Application of electromagnet

Figure 1 shows the action of an electromagnet.

1. Switch is closed

2. Current flows in the solenoid

3. Iron core is magnetized

4. Iron core become electromagnet

5. It will attract the drawing pin

Pattern & Direction of magnetic field

b) Circular coil

c) Solenoid

Right Hand grip Rule

Factors affect the strength of electromagnet

Application of Electromagnet a) electric bell

1. Press the button switch on , it will creates an electric current. 2. Electric current flow in the solenoid. 3. Soft iron core becomes electromagnet. 4. It will then attracts the soft iron armature (hammer) 5. Then it will hits the gong very quickly and produce sound 6. When iron armature is disconnect, electromagnet cores lose its magnetism 7. It will returns the iron armature to the original position