Question

What is an artificial magnet? State two reasons why do we need artificial magnets.

Answer 1

1. An artificial magnet is a magnetized piece of iron (or other magnetic material) made artificially.
2. Artificial magnets are formed by wrapping a current-carrying conductor around the soft iron core.

3. Artificial magnets are required because natural magnets have an odd and irregular shape and they are not magnetically very strong. Artificial magnets can be given desired shape and made very strong.