Making and electromagnet

In this activity you will make an electromagnet.

You are to try different variations.

Thickness of wire

Number of windings

With or without the nail

You will measure your magnets effectiveness by the number of paper clips it can pick up and also make some observations

Tabulate your results

Questions

1. Did number of windings make an effect? can you explain why

2. Which was better: hick or thin wire? Can you explain why.

3. Which was better: nail or no nail? Can you explain why.