A student creates the setup for an electromagnet, as shown.
The student observes that when the switch is closed, the paper clip sticks to the nail. Which statement explains the observation?
Responses
A closed circuit always produces a magnetic field that attracts metal objects.
A closed circuit always produces a magnetic field that attracts metal objects.
Electric current in the coil produces a magnetic field around it that attracts the paper clip.
Electric current in the coil produces a magnetic field around it that attracts the paper clip.
Electric current in the coil creates an electric current in the paper clip, which causes the paper clip to attract the nail.
Electric current in the coil creates an electric current in the paper clip, which causes the paper clip to attract the nail.
A closed circuit produces an electric current in the coil that attracts the paper clip, which has a magnetic field surrounding it.