Which material is used for making the armature of an electric bell?

Soft iron

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Hard iron

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Nickel

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Any magnetic material

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Solution

The correct option is A Soft iron
An electric bell is a mechanical or electronic bell that functions by means of an electromagnet. When an electric current is applied, it produces a repetitive buzzing, clanging or ringing sound.

The material used for making the armature of an electric bell is soft iron which can induce magnetism rapidly.Hence it can serve as a good electromagnet.

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