PRACTICAL USES OF ELECTROMAGNETS |
What are Electromagnets Used for Today? Electromagnets can be used in many different practical ways. The medical industry uses them to remove imbedded objects from peoples’ eyes, and in catscanner devices like those shown below.
Task : Search the Internet (perhaps using some of our suggested links) to find out more details about this important medical use of electromagnets. |
Other Uses They are also used in junk yards to pick up cars and other heavy metal objects. They can be used in the home in circuit breakers ,door bells and in music amplifiers for guitars etc. They are also used in telephones and loudspeakers as shown in the accompanying diagrams and pictures. Electromagnets play an important role in PCs and driving motors, so you can see that our modern technological world would be very different without them! |
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Suggested Task Visit some of the sites on our recommended links page and find 10 more practical uses of elecromagnets. |
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