Electromagnets: 6 mini investigations
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Engage in 6 mini investigations on electromagnets. Tasks include building, testing, and exploring magnetism. Follow the steps in the guide and discover the principles behind electromagnets. Experiment, learn, and share findings with classmates.
Electromagnets: 6 mini investigations
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_____________ Electromagnets: 6 mini investigations Have books open to page 628 for some readings
Task: Use the equipment in your box to build an electromagnet.
One wire tucked in permanently. Other touches on/off. Wire wound evenly from top to bottom
Task 1: Find the strongest part of the electromagnet.
Electromagnets • The strongest part of an electromagnet is… • at the ends, just like on a bar magnet. Read p. ___ ¶ __ together
Task 2: Disconnect the current.
Electromagnets • Disconnecting the electricity causes… • it to lose itsmagnetism.
Task 3: Wind the wire 10x more.
Electromagnets • Winding the wire 10 more times causes… • the magnetism to become stronger.
Electromagnets • When the 1.5 volt current is reversed… • nothing changes (that we can see).
Electromagnets • Removing the iron core (nail) causes… • it to lose (most of) itsmagnetism.
Electromagnets • Doubling the electricity causes… • the magnet to become stronger.
Clean up • Straighten the wire • Reduce residual charge in nail by dropping it down GENTLY on hard floor • Put all the parts back in your bin and return it to my desk
Uses of Magnets • Read pp.628 – 631 in your Physical Science textbook. • Read about some of the uses of electromagnets. • Generators and Motors • Transformers
Uses of Magnets • Your group will investigate a use for magnets and share with the class on the big whiteboards. • Include a picture and an explanation!