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Mae is designing an experiment to provide evidence that an electric current can produce a magnetic field. She has decided to generate a magnetic field with an electric current and test if it will attract paper clips. In addition to the wires needed to build a circuit, which of the following objects does Mae need to use?
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She needs a power source and a ferromagnetic core — e.g. a battery (or other DC power supply) and an iron nail.
Wrap the wire in a coil around the nail and connect it to the battery; the current produces a magnetic field strengthened by the iron core, which will attract paper clips.
Wrap the wire in a coil around the nail and connect it to the battery; the current produces a magnetic field strengthened by the iron core, which will attract paper clips.
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