The picture shows an electromagnet and two paper clips (Y and Z).

Question

What change would allow the magnet to attract paper clip Y?

(1 point)
Responses

Change to a less powerful battery
Change to a less powerful battery

Wrap the coil around the nail fewer times
Wrap the coil around the nail fewer times

Change to a smaller core in the magnet
Change to a smaller core in the magnet

Move the magnet closer to the paper clip

Answer 1

To allow the electromagnet to attract paper clip Y, the best option would be:

Move the magnet closer to the paper clip.

This action would increase the magnetic field's influence on the paper clip, making it more likely to be attracted to the electromagnet. The other options would reduce the effectiveness of the electromagnet.