Hal makes an electromagnet with a 9-volt battery, wire, and a steel rod. What is the function of electric current in the electromagnet?(1 point)

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Electric current powers the electromagnet.
Electric current powers the electromagnet.

Electric current creates a magnetic field that charges the rod.
Electric current creates a magnetic field that charges the rod.

Electric current attracts or repels charged objects.
Electric current attracts or repels charged objects.

Electric current determines the strength of the magnet.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Electric current creates a magnetic field that charges the rod.

This option best explains the function of electric current in the electromagnet, as the flow of electric current through the wire creates a magnetic field around the wire, which magnetizes the steel rod.