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An electromagnet setup with a U-shaped magnet, coil, and power source.

An electromagnet setup with a U-shaped magnet, coil, and power source.

Battery (Power Source): Provides electricity to the circuit (e.g., 9V battery) Switch: Turns the electromagnet on or off Copper Wire: Wrapped around a nail or metal rod to create the electromagnet Iron Nail or Metal Rod (Core): Becomes magnetized when electricity flows through the wire Electromagnet Tip: At the bottom, where it picks up small metal objects See more