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Ask Electronics@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish · 1 year ago

I tried to make an electromagnet at home but when I connect the two copper wires to a 1.5V battery it keeps short circuiting and heating up. Also it doesn't attract other nails.

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I tried to make an electromagnet at home but when I connect the two copper wires to a 1.5V battery it keeps short circuiting and heating up. Also it doesn't attract other nails.

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Ask Electronics@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish · 1 year ago

This is my electromagnet.

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Buy a coloured wire than just brown copper, magnet needs colour

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