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Electromagnet

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Technical UsagePlay
The term 'electromagnet' is often used in technical and scientific contexts, not in everyday conversation. SlideThe engineer explained how the electromagnet could generate enough force to move the object.
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Temporary MagnetismPlay
An electromagnet is temporary; it only has a magnetic field when electric current is flowing. SlideAs soon as we turned off the power, the electromagnet released the steel beam.
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Powerful ToolPlay
Electromagnets can lift heavy metal objects, which is highly useful in industries like scrap metal management. SlideBy using an electromagnet, they could sort and move heavy metal scraps efficiently.