Which of the following was the first magnet discovered:

Magnetite

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Steel

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Cobalt

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Iron

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Solution

The correct option is A
Magnetite

Magnet: A substance that has the property of attracting iron, steel, cobalt and nickel.
Magnetite, an iron ore ( $F e_{3} O_{4}$ ) was the first magnet that was discovered.
Hence, option (a) is correct.

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