A student creates an electromagnet and holds it near two paper clips.

Question

Paper clip Y is not attracted to the magnet. Which step should the student take to attract it?

Responses

The student should use a smaller core in the magnet.
The student should use a smaller core in the magnet.

The student should move the magnet closer to the paper clip.
The student should move the magnet closer to the paper clip.

The student should wrap the coil fewer times around the nail.
The student should wrap the coil fewer times around the nail.

The student should use a battery with less energy.

Answer 1

The student should use a smaller core in the magnet.