An electromagnet is a temporary magnet made by winding a coil of wire around a piece of soft iron.

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True

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(a) What is an electromagnet ? Describe the construction and working of a electromagnet with the help of a labelled diagram.

(b) Explain why an electromagnet is called a temporary magnet.

(d) State the factors on which the strength of an electromagnet depends. How does it depend on these factors ?

(e) Write some of the important uses of electromagnets.

A solenoid is used as a temporary magnet (an electromagnet). Why is a soft iron core preferred as compared to steel core?

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