table has several directional compasses, several lengths of wire, an iron nail, a battery, an ammeter, a light bulb, a permanent magnet, several metal paper clips and a rubber eraser. A student is asked to build and demonstrate a working temporary magnet. From the items on the table, which items can be used together to accomplish this task?

Question

Physics

Kayley Cabrera

22 August, 10:35

table has several directional compasses, several lengths of wire, an iron nail, a battery, an ammeter, a light bulb, a permanent magnet, several metal paper clips and a rubber eraser. A student is asked to build and demonstrate a working temporary magnet. From the items on the table, which items can be used together to accomplish this task?

+5

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Alayna Arias · Answer 1

Wrap the nail with the wire then apply both ends of the wire to the battery to magnetize the nail. To demagnetize the nail hit it with something sharply.