Which of the following materials is most appropriate to make a good temporary magnet?
(a) iron
(b) cotton
(c) glass
(d) wood

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Solution

(a) iron
Iron behaves like a magnet only when it is brought near a strong magnet, but it quickly loses its magnetic property if the influence of the strong magnet is removed.

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(i) As long as a metal has some iron in it, you can magnetize it using a magnet

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