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