I am generating a current in a coil by passing a magnet past the coil. If I want to use this current 'downstream', am I better off using the coil wire directly or inducing a secondary current in an iron core in the center of the coil and connecting a wire to the coil?

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I am generating a current in a coil by passing a magnet past the coil.  If I want to use this current 'downstream', am I better off using the coil wire directly or inducing a secondary current in an iron core in the center of the coil and connecting a wire to the coil?

owlfred · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

i would go with the second option