To determine which electromagnet will produce the strongest magnetic force, we can consider both the current intensity and the number of turns in the wire, as both of these factors directly affect the strength of the magnetic field produced by an electromagnet.
The strength of an electromagnet can generally be assessed using the formula:
\[ \text{Magnetic field strength} (B) \propto n \cdot I \]
where:
- \( B \) = magnetic field strength,
- \( n \) = number of turns of wire,
- \( I \) = current intensity.
Let's break it down for each electromagnet:
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Electromagnet W:
- Current intensity: Medium
- Number of turns: 10
- Contribution: Medium * 10
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Electromagnet X:
- Current intensity: Low
- Number of turns: 10
- Contribution: Low * 10
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Electromagnet Y:
- Current intensity: Medium
- Number of turns: 50
- Contribution: Medium * 50
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Electromagnet Z:
- Current intensity: Low
- Number of turns: 50
- Contribution: Low * 50
Now, comparing their contributions:
- Electromagnet W has a medium contribution.
- Electromagnet X has a lower contribution than W.
- Electromagnet Y, with medium current and 50 turns, will likely have a significantly stronger contribution than W.
- Electromagnet Z shares the same number of turns as Y, but has a low current, thus a weaker contribution than Y.
In conclusion, Electromagnet Y will produce the strongest magnetic force among the options provided due to having both medium current intensity and a high number of turns (50).