When asked how to create an electromagnet, the best answer would be: "You can create an electromagnet by applying a direct current to a non–magnetic material in order to create an electromagnetic field."
"You can create an electromagnet by covering a wire with insulation and applying a direct electrical current to the magnet."
"You can create an electromagnet by coiling a ferromagnetic material, wrapping in an insulator, and applying a current to the coil."
"You can create an electromagnet by wrapping an insulated wire around a metal with ferromagnetic properties and applying an electric current."

You can create an electromagnet by wrapping an insulated wire around a metal with ferromagnetic properties and applying an electric current."

Explanation:

Electromagnets are made by wrapping an insulated wire around a metal with ferromagnetic properties (example is iron), to form a loop, and then applying a current through the wire. Electromagnets can generate magnetism with a strong force field, and unlike normal magnets, their strength can be varied by varying the amount of current flowing through the coil. Their main disadvantage, which is also their most utilized property is that their magnetism is lost once the current flowing through the wire is cut-off.