How is temporary magnet different from permanent magnet?
Temporary magnets | Permanent magnets |
1- These are the magnets which are made of materials like iron nails ,soft iron | 1- These are Magnets that are made out of materials like alnico which is made out of materials like aluminum ,nickel and cobalt ,steel |
2- These are the materials that show magnetism only in strong magnet's presence or in contact with magnetic filed | 2- They retain their magnetism for a longer period of time and can be used over and over again |
3- These magnets cannot convert an ordinary piece of iron into a magnet due to weak power. | 3- These can convert an ordinary piece of iron into a temporary magnet |