A student built a simple electromagnet with copper wire, an iron bolt, and a 1.5-volt battery. The electromagnet was able to lift a paper clip from 3 centimeters away. Select THREE ways the student can increase the strength of his electromagnet.

Question

A.
He can use a thicker piece of copper wire.

B.
He can reverse the orientation of the battery.

C.
He can replace the iron bolt with a wooden rod.

D.
He can add a switch between the battery and the iron bolt.

E.
He can replace the 1.5-volt battery with a battery of higher voltage.

Answer 1

A, D, E.