Magnetic permeability of iron is increased by its_____________________?

Correct answer: B. Alloying with cobalt

  • A. Decarburising
  • B. Alloying with cobalt
  • C. Purification
  • D. Alternate heating & cooling

Explanation

Adding cobalt to iron improves its magnetic properties, including magnetic permeability, because cobalt supports strong ferromagnetism. The other treatments do not provide this standard alloying improvement.

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