Question

State the uses of electromagnets. [2 Marks]

Answer 1

Uses of an electromagnet are as follows:
1. In electrical gadgets such as an electric bell, fan, electric motor, loudspeaker, etc.
2. In lifting heavy loads of iron scrap.
3. To remove tiny particles of iron from wounds.
4. In loading furnaces with iron.
5. In the separation of magnetic substances from non-magnetic substances. [2 Marks]