How is an electromagnet made? List any two uses of an electromagnet.

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An electromagnet is made by passing current through a coil that is wound around a piece of soft iron.

Some uses of an electromagnet are:

Electromagnets are used in a number of electrical devices such as the electric bell, telephone, telegraph, radio, loudspeaker etc.

Electromagnets are used for lifting heavy iron loads.

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How is an electromagnet made? Name two factors on which the strength of magnetic field of the electromagnet depends.

(a) What is an electromagnet ? Describe the construction and working of a electromagnet with the help of a labelled diagram.

(b) Explain why an electromagnet is called a temporary magnet.

(d) State the factors on which the strength of an electromagnet depends. How does it depend on these factors ?

(e) Write some of the important uses of electromagnets.

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