Differentiate the properties between soft iron and steel.

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Difference between soft iron and steel:
Soft iron
Steel
Gets magnetised faster, high susceptibility. Slow to be magnetised, low susceptibility.
Loses the magnetism acquired faster, low retentivity. Retains the magnetism acquired , high retentivity.
Used for making electromagnets. Used for making permanent magnets.

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Soft iron	Steel
Gets magnetised faster, high susceptibility.	Slow to be magnetised, low susceptibility.
Loses the magnetism acquired faster, low retentivity.	Retains the magnetism acquired , high retentivity.
Used for making electromagnets.	Used for making permanent magnets.