If your equation is in vertex form, then the axis of is: x= h in the general vertex form equation y = (x-h)2 + k. If your equation is in standard form, then the formula for the axis of symmetry is: $$ x = \frac {-b}{ 2a} $$ from the general standard form equation $$ y = ax^2 +bx + c $$.
Lesson Summary. All magnetic fields are created by moving charged particles. Stationary charged particles do not generate magnetic fields. An electromagnet is a magnet that relies on an electric current to produce the magnetic field. The simplest electromagnet is simply a wire carrying a current, which generates a magnetic field all around the wire.
Magnets can also be created by using electricity. By wrapping a wire around an iron bar and running current through the wire, very strong magnets can be created. This is called electromagnetism. The magnetic field created by electromagnets can be used in a variety of applications. One of the most important is the electric motor.