For making an electromagnet the best material to be used is

stainless steel

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silver

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soft iron

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nickel

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Solution

The correct option is C
soft iron

Materials used in the making of electromagnets should have very good magnetizing and demagnetizing properties.
Among Stainless Steel, Soft Iron, silver, and Nickel, Soft Iron has the best magnetizing and demagnetizing properties.
Hence, Soft Iron is the best material for making electromagnets. Thus, option C is correct.

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