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The difference between an electromagnet and a bar magnet is that the bar (steel) magnet is always turned on, therefore always magnetic. The electromagnet is a magnet that is powerd by a battery so you can turn it on and off.

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How strong is an electromagnet compared to a permanent magnet?

An electromagnet is typically stronger than a permanent magnet because it can be adjusted by changing the electric current flowing through it. Permanent magnets have a fixed magnetic strength that cannot be easily altered.


Are electromagnets stronger or weaker than permanent magnets?

Electromagnets can be stronger than permanent magnets because the strength of an electromagnet can be adjusted by changing the amount of electric current flowing through its coil. On the other hand, permanent magnets have a fixed magnetic field strength determined by the material they are made from.


What is the role of permanent magnets in a speaker?

The electromagnet is positioned in a constant magnetic field created by a permanent magnet. These two magnets -- the electromagnet and the permanent magnet -- interact with each other as any two magnets do. The positive end of the electromagnet is attracted to the negative pole of the permanent magnetic field, and the negative pole of the electromagnet is repelled by the permanent magnet's negative pole. When the electromagnet's polar orientation switches, so does the direction of repulsion and attraction. In this way, the alternating current constantly reverses the magnetic forces between the voice coil and the permanent magnet. This pushes the coil back and forth rapidly, like a piston.


What does not contain in a electromagnet?

An electromagnet does not contain permanent magnets. It consists of a coil of wire wrapped around a ferromagnetic core, such as iron, that becomes magnetized when an electric current flows through the coil.


What can a electromagnet do that a permanent magnet can't?

An electromagnet can be turned on and off by controlling the electric current running through it, allowing for greater efficiency in controlling magnetic fields. Additionally, the strength of an electromagnet can be easily adjusted by changing the amount of current flowing through it, which is not possible with a permanent magnet. Lastly, electromagnets can be designed to have magnetic fields that can cover larger areas compared to permanent magnets.

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What is the ifference between an electromagnet and a permanent magnet?

Electromagnets and permanent magnets both attract or repel other magnets and attract iron and other substances. An electromagnet is a magnet that is only active when it has a current passing through it; permanent magnets are always active.


What are the advantages and disadvantage's of an electromagnet?

an electromagnet requires electricity and you will have to pay for it. permanent magnets are always on and you can change the strength of it.


Objects that keep their magnetic properties for a long time?

A permanent magnet (in contrast to an electromagnet).


Where is the electromagnet in a maglev train?

the electromagnet is in the track then there are permanent magnets on the very bottom of the train on the part that wraps around the track


Can Permanent magnets be turned on and off?

Electromagnet which uses electric current can be turned on and off.


How strong is an electromagnet compared to a permanent magnet?

An electromagnet is typically stronger than a permanent magnet because it can be adjusted by changing the electric current flowing through it. Permanent magnets have a fixed magnetic strength that cannot be easily altered.


What are the advantages and disadvantages of electromagnetism?

an electromagnet requires electricity and you will have to pay for it. permanent magnets are always on and you can change the strength of it.


Are electromagnets stronger or weaker than permanent magnets?

Electromagnets can be stronger than permanent magnets because the strength of an electromagnet can be adjusted by changing the amount of electric current flowing through its coil. On the other hand, permanent magnets have a fixed magnetic field strength determined by the material they are made from.


What is the role of permanent magnets in a speaker?

The electromagnet is positioned in a constant magnetic field created by a permanent magnet. These two magnets -- the electromagnet and the permanent magnet -- interact with each other as any two magnets do. The positive end of the electromagnet is attracted to the negative pole of the permanent magnetic field, and the negative pole of the electromagnet is repelled by the permanent magnet's negative pole. When the electromagnet's polar orientation switches, so does the direction of repulsion and attraction. In this way, the alternating current constantly reverses the magnetic forces between the voice coil and the permanent magnet. This pushes the coil back and forth rapidly, like a piston.


Are electromagnets used in generatorsto transform mechanical energy into electrical energy?

This requires magnets in general. It need not be an electromagnet; sometimes electromagnets are used, sometimes permanent magnets.


What are the eleven types of magnets?

There are two fundamental types of magnets, permanent and electromagnet. Both of these may be presented in numerous forms, and there seems no merit in considering any particular eleven.


Why electromagnets over permanent magnets for a large dc machine?

The flux density of an electromagnet can be easily controlled. It's also easy and cheap to produce a large flux density with an electromagnet which is necessary for such large dc motors. Permanent magnets are generally expensive. For such a large motor,a very large permanent magnet will be needed for that motor which will not be ideal.AnswerElectromagnets are more powerful than temporary magnets, and -as pointed out above- their flux density can be controlled.