Differentiate electromagnet and permanent magnet

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S.N Electromagnet permanent magnet
1 Electromagnet is usually made of soft iron. Permanent magnet is usually made of steel
2 Strength of an electromagnet can be varied Strength of a permanent magnet is fixed.
3 Magnetism is temporary as long as the electric current remains passing to it. Magnetism is permanent.
4 Poles of an electromagnet can be reversed by altering the direction of current. Poles of a permanent magnet cannot be reversed.

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S.N	Electromagnet	permanent magnet
1	Electromagnet is usually made of soft iron.	Permanent magnet is usually made of steel
2	Strength of an electromagnet can be varied	Strength of a permanent magnet is fixed.
3	Magnetism is temporary as long as the electric current remains passing to it.	Magnetism is permanent.
4	Poles of an electromagnet can be reversed by altering the direction of current.	Poles of a permanent magnet cannot be reversed.