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Question
Answer the following in detail.
Distinguish between a temporary magnet and a permanent magnet.
Solution
Temporary magnet
- These magnets retain their magnetic property for a short duration of time.
- These are made of soft iron.
- They lose their magnetic properties once the magnetizing force is removed.
Permanent magnet
- These magnets retain their magnetic property always.
- These are made of iron, steel, cobalt, nickel, or an alloy callçd ANILCO.
- They retain their magnetic properties even after the magnetizing force is removed.
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