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DCS# 5G20.70NWU# Ma-13 Location:  8 F 2
title: Electromagnetic Nail Lift
aka: DC magnet

Description:
    A coil of wire is connected to a 6 V power supply.  An iron core can be inserted.  When energized, the coil & core will pick the complete load of nails from the beaker.   Without the core, few nails are able to be picked up.


Questions:
    How does the core increase the lifting power?
     Why do the nails stick together?
pix of set upset up