A solenoid with a soft iron core is called a _____.

Electromagnet

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Solution

The correct option is A Electromagnet
The combination of a solenoid and a soft iron core operates on the basis of the magnetic effect of electric current i.e, it shows magnetic behavior on the flow of current, and thus its an electromagnet.

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