Electromagnets

Description

Magnets in which magnetic fields are produced by electric current. By manipulating the electric current, the magnetic fields can be changed and manipulated as well, which allows more control than permanent non-electric magnets. Electromagnets are commonly used in electrical devices, such as loudspeakers, hard disks, MRI devices, and electric motors.

Alternative labels

range of electromagnets
properties of electro-magnets
properties of electromagnets
types of electro-magnets
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range of electro-magnets
typology of electromagnets
types of electromagnets
electro-magnets
typology of electro-magnets

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Electromagnets is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Electromagnetic engineer: Electromagnetic engineers design and develop electromagnetic systems, devices, and components, such as electromagnets in loudspeakers, electromagnetic locks, conducting magnets in MRI’s, and magnets in electric motors.

Optional knowledge

Electromagnets is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Electronics engineer: Electronic engineers research, design, and develop electronic systems such as circuits, semiconductor devices, and equipment that use electricity as a source of power. They work with capacitators, transistors, diodes or resistors to create electronic circuits and applications of use in fields such as telecommunications, acoustics, instruments, and control.
Electrical engineer: Electrical engineers design and develop electrical systems, electrical equipment, components, motors, and equipment with the feature of energy transmission. They engage in large scale projects such as the design and maintenance of power stations, and the distribution of power to smaller applications such as household appliances.

 


 

References

  1. Electromagnets – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022