Need help with a school project

10 Mar 2024

Hello. I am currently a student and need help in the subject of electromagnetism. What can be the maximum weight a homemade electromagnet can carry given by the power source of a 2 x 1.5 AA Battery? Afterwhich, may I ask for the type of wire, core, and additional tips for creating this magnet?

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dougw over 1 year ago +1

Look up how much current your batteries can supply. Look up what is the smallest diameter wire that can carry that current. Based on the resistance of that wire calculate how much wire would it take for…

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M_G over 1 year ago

The maximum weight should be less than 200g and what are the possible size and shape of them?
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M_G over 1 year ago

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beacon_dave over 1 year ago in reply to M_G

Perhaps look closely at the individual weight of the materials you plan to use. It all adds up to the total.

You may also need to verify what it is that you are trying to attract with the electromagnet, how long you need to hold it for, and how the electromagnet itself is to be mounted.
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