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The property of magnets to attract iron is called magnetism.

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Solution

The correct option is A True
The property of a magnet to attract magnetic material like iron is called magnetism.
The force with which it attracts iron, cobalt, and nickel is called magnetic force.
Therefore the answer is true.

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