Home TpquXJmsntiQwNjWD87dC5-650-80.jpg TpquXJmsntiQwNjWD87dC5-650-80.jpg by Denzel Harber 2 years ago2 years ago To make an electric transformer, copper wire is often wound around a magnetic metal like iron, a setup that helps concentrate a magnetic field. (Image credit: FactoryTh via Getty Images)