A temporary magnet should be made from _______?
Correct answer: C. Iron
- A. Copper
- B. Tin
- C. Iron
- D. None
Explanation
Soft iron is suitable for a temporary magnet because it becomes magnetised easily and loses magnetism when the magnetising field is removed. Copper and tin do not have this useful magnetic behaviour.
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