Air core Coils vs. Metal core coils

Jdo300

Hi, I have a quick question. I was just wondering which type of coil is best for inducing electricity. If I pass a magnet over one end of the coil, would a metal core help more current to be induced or would an air coil be better?

Thanks,
Jason O

Cliff_J

Since the metal core helps increase the flux density, and the magnetic fields will decrease in strength exponentially with distance, the metal core seems the logical choice. A metal core is used in transformers where the entire purpose is to properly induce a current in the secondary coil based on the magnetic field induced in the core.

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Jdo300	Air core Coils vs. Metal core coils Tweet Hi, I have a quick question. I was just wondering which type of coil is best for inducing electricity. If I pass a magnet over one end of the coil, would a metal core help more current to be induced or would an air coil be better? Thanks, Jason O

Cliff_J Recognitions: Science Advisor	Since the metal core helps increase the flux density, and the magnetic fields will decrease in strength exponentially with distance, the metal core seems the logical choice. A metal core is used in transformers where the entire purpose is to properly induce a current in the secondary coil based on the magnetic field induced in the core.