An electromagnet is an application of the phenomenon of ________ effect of electric current.

Heating effect of electric current

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Electro-chemical effect of electric current

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Magnetic effect of electric current

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Chemical effect of electric current

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Solution

The correct option is C
Magnetic effect of electric current

An electromagnet is what we obtain when we connect a solenoid to a circuit. When current passes through the solenoid, the magnetic field lines around the solenoid are similar to that of a bar magnet. Thus, it is an application of the phenomenon of magnetic effect of electric current

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