The strength of magnetic field of an electromagnet is increased by inserting a core of ______

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The soft iron gets magnetized very easily as compared to any other materials.
That's why, the strength of magnetic field of an
electromagnet is increased by inserting a core of soft iron.

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The strength of magnetic field of an electromagnet is increased by inserting a core of ______

The soft iron gets magnetized very easily as compared to any other materials. That's why, the strength of magnetic field of an electromagnet is increased by inserting a core of soft iron.

The soft iron gets magnetized very easily as compared to any other materials.
That's why, the strength of magnetic field of an
electromagnet is increased by inserting a core of soft iron.