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Electromagnet

A magnetic field produced by current flowing through a conductor, where winding the wire into a coil increases the strength of the magnetic field

Used in courses

  • AC Analysis Methods and Inductive Reactance
  • AC Reactive Elements and Impedance
  • Electrical Circuiting and Measurement — Symbols, Components, and DC Networks
  • Origins of Electromagnetism — Atomic Structure and Magnetism

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