ow to Make Electromagnet with AC Power

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  • Instructions
    Things You'll Need

    Wire cutter 28-gauge insulated wire, cut into 24-inch-long strips 3-inch-long iron or steel bolt 24-inch-long 22-gauge insulated wire strip transformer 2 to 3 alligator clips or tape 20 paper clips and other magnetic objects Scissors to strip the wire

    Creating the Magnet
    1

    Tightly wrap the wire evenly in a coil around the bolt, leaving 3 or 4 inches of wire loose at each end.
    2

    Attach one end of the transformer to one end of the coil, attach the other end of the transformer to the other lead.
    3

    Try picking up the paper clips or other metal objects.