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Physics
2021

Physics · Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction

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Question

The attraction capacity of the electromagnet will increase if the:

Options
  • A

    Core length increases 

  • B

    Core area increases 

  • C

    Flux density decreases 

  • D

    Flux density increases 

Explanation

The attraction capacity of the electromagnet will increase if the flux density increases. This is because the flux density determines the strength of the magnetic field produced by the electromagnet. A stronger magnetic field will result in a greater force of attraction between the magnet.

This isn’t correct because core length may increase in certain situations, such as when additional layers of material are added to the core or when the core is subjected to pressure or stress that causes it to elongate.

This is an incorrect option because the core area of an electromagnet increases when the current flowing through the coil increases, or when the number of turns in the coil increases.

This option is incorrect because the flux density of an electromagnet decreases when the current flowing through the coil is reduced or when the distance between the magnet and the object it is attracting increases.

The attraction capacity of the electromagnet will increase if the flux density increases. This is because the flux density determines the strength of the magnetic field produced by the electromagnet. A stronger magnetic field will result in a greater force of attraction between the magnet. 

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