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What is an electromagnet? Name two factors on which the strength of magnetic field of an electromagnet depends and state how does it depend on the factors stated by you.

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An electromagnet is a temporary strong magnet made by passing current in a coil wound around a piece of soft iron. It is an artificial magnet.

The strength of magnetic field of an electromagnet depends on —

  1. Number of turns — By increasing the number of turns of windings in the solenoid, the strength of magnetic field of an electromagnet can be increased.
  2. Current — By increasing the current through the solenoid, the strength of magnetic field can be increased.

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