Which of the following material is used to prepare a core of an electromagnet?

Hard iron

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Soft iron

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Coloured iron

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Rusted iron

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Solution

The correct option is B Soft iron
The magnetic core is normally made up of a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material such as iron; the soft iron makes it more stronger as it allows more magnetic lines pass through it easily and makes a more powerful magnet.

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