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Every magnet produces a magnetic field that is stronger near its poles. If opposite poles of two separate magnets are facing each other, each of the magnets is drawn into the stronger magnetic field near the pole of the other. If like poles are facing each other, though, they are repulsed from the larger magnetic field.
Electromagnet. For broader coverage of this topic, see Electromagnetism. A simple electromagnet consisting of a coil of wire wrapped around an iron core. A core of ferromagnetic material like iron serves to increase the magnetic field created. [ 1 ] The strength of the magnetic field generated is proportional to the amount of current through ...
Electromagnetic induction. Alternating electric current flows through the solenoid on the left, producing a changing magnetic field. This field causes, by electromagnetic induction, an electric current to flow in the wire loop on the right. Electromagnetic or magnetic induction is the production of an electromotive force (emf) across an ...
The magnetic field (marked B, indicated by red field lines) around wire carrying an electric current (marked I). Compass and wire apparatus showing Ørsted's experiment (video [ 1 ] ) In electromagnetism , Ørsted's law , also spelled Oersted's law , is the physical law stating that an electric current induces a magnetic field .
Magnetic field demonstration with solenoid-shaped insulated wire and iron filings. A solenoid (/ ˈsoʊlənɔɪd / [1]) is a type of electromagnet formed by a helical coil of wire whose length is substantially greater than its diameter, [2] which generates a controlled magnetic field. The coil can produce a uniform magnetic field in a volume of ...
The North magnetic pole piece (top) in this drawing is shown further away from the disk than the South; this is just to leave room to show the currents. In an actual eddy current brake the pole pieces are positioned as close to the disk as possible. A magnet induces circular electric currents in a metal sheet moving through its magnetic field ...
Magnetic field. A permanent magnet, a piece of magnetized metal alloy. A solenoid (electromagnet), a coil of wire with an electric current through it. The shape of the magnetic fields of a permanent magnet and an electromagnet are revealed by the orientation of iron filings sprinkled on pieces of paper.
Proximity effect (electromagnetism) Inductor used at high frequencies in radio transmitters, showing construction to reduce resistance due to proximity effect. The coil is limited to a single layer, and the turns are spaced apart to avoid having parallel wires carrying the same current near each other. In electromagnetics, proximity effect is a ...