Multiple Select Question
A student built a simple electromagnet with copper wire, an iron bolt, and a 1.5-volt battery. The electromagnet was able to lift a paper clip from 3 centimeters away. Select THREE ways the student can increase the strength of his electromagnet.
A.
He can use a thicker piece of copper wire.
B.
He can reverse the orientation of the battery.
C.
He can replace the iron bolt with a wooden rod.
D.
He can add a switch between the battery and the iron bolt.
E.
He can replace the 1.5-volt battery with a battery of higher voltage.
F.
He can use a longer piece of wire that wraps more times around the bolt.
A. He can use a thicker piece of copper wire.
E. He can replace the 1.5-volt battery with a battery of higher voltage.
F. He can use a longer piece of wire that wraps more times around the bolt.