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It can not "do" on its own. But it can be used affect movement of particular objects around it, to a much finer degree.
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How is a electromagnet diffrent then a permanent magnet?
By definition an electromagnet is only working when it has a supply of electricity, a Permanent Magnet is always a magnet
Is electromagnet a permanent magnet?
no
When would you want to use an electromagnet rather than a permanent magnet?
When you need a magnet you can turn on and off an electromagnet is used.
How is an electromagnet different from a refrigerator magnet?
A refrigerator magnet is magnetic because it is a "permanent" magnet. An electromagnet is a magnetic field caused by a current flowing through a wire.
Is the magnet in a compass a permanent magnet or a electromagnet?
It is a permanent magnet. Electromagnets(as the name suggests) requires an electric source to become a magnet, when the power source is turned off it will not function as a magnet.
How is a electromagnet diffrent then a permanent magnet?
By definition an electromagnet is only working when it has a supply of electricity, a Permanent Magnet is always a magnet
Which is better a permanent magnet or an electromagnet?
electromagnet
Is electromagnet a permanent magnet?
no
Is a permanent magnet called a hard magnet or a electromagnet?
Perminant magnet
Is the magnet in a compass a permanent magnetic or an electromagnet?
PermanentThere is no source of current in a compass, therefore the magnet is a permanent magnet.
Why will an electromagnet be able to pick up more steel cans than a permanent magnet?
An electromagnet is a stronger magnet.
