Compare and contrast bar magnets and electromagnets by placing each statement into the appropriate column.
Columns:
Bar Magnet
Both
Electromagnet
Options:
Caused by the spinning movement of electrons
Attracts objects made from iron or iron alloys
Generates a magnetic field
Current induced
The magnetic field can be turned on and off
Always generating a magnetic field
Made of iron or iron alloys
Bar Magnet:
- Attracts objects made from iron or iron alloys
- Always generating a magnetic field
- Made of iron or iron alloys
Both:
- Generates a magnetic field
Electromagnet:
- Caused by the spinning movement of electrons
- Current induced
- The magnetic field can be turned on and off