What would be the best way to go about making a small yet powerful electromagnet? Answered

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11 years ago

Lots of turns of wire, lots of current, careful handiling of heat dissipation

Answer 11 years ago

thats about it :D

could mention the flux conductivity of the core - soft iron is really good :D

Answer 11 years ago

Yes, should have mentioned the core ! Nails work well, or old transformers.

Answer 9 years ago

Thank you!