How Strong Does an Electromagnet Need to Be to Lift a 10 kg Weight?

In summary, the conversation involves a person seeking help on building an electromagnet strong enough to bring down a 10kg steel weight from a distance of 150cm below. They are unsure of the necessary size, number of coils, diameter, and voltage needed and are looking for assistance. The solution may involve trial and error or a numerical approach due to the complexity of the calculations and variables involved.
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Hello all,
I am not at all good at physics or have studied it but have been asked to build something rather peculiar.

I need to have an electromagnet which will have enough strength when activated to bring a 10 kg steel weight from above it down to meet the magnet. It would be positioned 150cm meter below the 10kg weight which is on a pivot with an armature length of 100 cm.

How can I figure out what size magnet and how many coils of copper I would need around what diameter and how many volts I need?

If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
 
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This is very tricky. You can calculate the magnetic field and the force required fairly easily, but to calculate the relationship between them is complicated, and will depend a lot on the geometry and the magnetic characteristics of the steel, and probably the core as well.

I'd recommend trial and error or a numerical approach.
 

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