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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. (lemmy.world)
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This is my electromagnet.

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[-] mygnu@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 year ago

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

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