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
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A. metal rod for a core, copper wire, 9-volt battery
r u sure
Yes, I am sure. Metal is the best material for the core of an electromagnet because it is a good conductor of magnetic fields. Glass, plastic, and wood do not conduct magnetic fields as well as metal does.
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