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Ask ElectronicsEnglish · 2 years 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 ElectronicsEnglish · 2 years ago

This is my electromagnet.

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2 years ago
Without insulation on the wire, the turns are shorted to each other and the nail.

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