A mechanic dropped a bolt he needed to repair a car motor. He decided to make a simple electromagnet to try to attract the metal bolt. Which list of material would make the best electromagnet?

A. metal rod for a core, copper wire, 9-volt battery

B. glass rod for a core, copper wire, 9-volt battery

C. plastic rod for a core, copper wire, 9-volt battery

D. wooden rod for a core, copper wire, 9-volt battery

1 answer

A. metal rod for a core, copper wire, 9-volt battery