Aheavy boy and a lightweight girl are balanced on a massless seesaw. the boy moves backward, increasing his distance from the pivot point. what happens to the seesaw? it is impossible to predict without knowing additional information. the side the boy is sitting on will tilt downward. the side the girl is sitting on will tilt downward. nothing; the seesaw will remain balanced.

when it gains or loses electrons

adding a(n) to an electric circuit would increase the magnetic field around a wire;

b. solenoid

a solenoid is a type of electromagnet whose purpose is to generate a controlled magnetic field.

if the purpose of the solenoid is instead to impede changes in the electric current, a solenoid can be more specifically classified as an inductor rather than an electromagnet.