Question
What provides an electric current in an electromagnet?(1 point)
Responses
paper clips
paper clips
iron or steel core
iron or steel core
wire
wire
battery
Responses
paper clips
paper clips
iron or steel core
iron or steel core
wire
wire
battery
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is **wire**.
In an electromagnet, it is the wire (typically copper) that carries the electric current, which creates a magnetic field when electricity flows through it. The iron or steel core helps to enhance the strength of the magnetic field produced.
In an electromagnet, it is the wire (typically copper) that carries the electric current, which creates a magnetic field when electricity flows through it. The iron or steel core helps to enhance the strength of the magnetic field produced.