Question

jim makes an electromagnet by wrapping a copper wire around a nail and then connecting it to a battery. if he brings the end of the nail near a pile of paper clips, which of the following will happen?

Answer 1

The nail will have the ability to pull the pile of paperclips in a magnetic field. Meaning the nail will work as if it is a magnet

Answer 2

the paper clips will be magnetically attracted to the nail