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प्रश्न
State two ways through which the strength of an electromagnet can be increased.
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उत्तर
The strength of an electromagnet can be increased by following ways:
- Increasing the number of turns of winding in the solenoid.
- Increasing the current through the solenoid.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Why is soft iron used as the core of the electromagnet in an electric bell?
Name one device that uses an electromagnet.
Electromagnets are made up of :
Name the material used for preparing an electromagnet.
How is an electromagnet made? Name two factors on which the strength of magnetic field of the electromagnet depends.
You are required to make an electromagnet from a soft iron bar by using a cell, an insulated coil of copper wire and a switch.
- Draw a circuit diagram to represent the process.
- Label the poles of the electromagnet.
The following figure shows a coil wound around a soft iron bar XY.
- State the polarity at the ends X and Y as the switch is pressed.
- Suggest one way of increasing the strength of electromagnet so formed.

A coil of insulated copper wire is wound around a piece of soft iron and current is passed in the coil from a battery. What name is given to the device so obtained? Give one use of the device mentioned by you.
Name one device that uses an electromagnet.
State two advantages of an electromagnet over a permanent magnet.
State two differences between an electromagnet and a permanent magnet.
Why is soft iron used as the core of the electromagnet in an electric bell?
How is the working of an electric bell affected, if alternating current be used instead of direct current?
Name the material used for making the armature of an electric bell. Give a reason for your answer.
Explain, why steel is used in preference to soft iron for making permanent magnets while soft iron is used in preference to steel for making electromagnets.
Explain in detail the application of electromagnets.
