Hooligan383
- Jun 1, 2011
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Hello,
I am having a small problem with a project i am working on. I am creating an electromagnet by using a 12vdc power supply to provide current through 20 gauge insulated copper wiring (which is wrapped in a coil around an iron nail), this in theory, would allow for the nail to attract other ferrous materials (making it magnetic). My problem is that when i hook up the wiring to the power supply it shorts the power supply. Why is that? How can i fix it?
for any questions about what i am trying to accomplish reference:
http://education.jlab.org/qa/electromagnet.html
Thank you for your time
I am having a small problem with a project i am working on. I am creating an electromagnet by using a 12vdc power supply to provide current through 20 gauge insulated copper wiring (which is wrapped in a coil around an iron nail), this in theory, would allow for the nail to attract other ferrous materials (making it magnetic). My problem is that when i hook up the wiring to the power supply it shorts the power supply. Why is that? How can i fix it?
for any questions about what i am trying to accomplish reference:
http://education.jlab.org/qa/electromagnet.html
Thank you for your time