Write two differences between a permanent magnet and a temporary magnet.

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Magnet: A substance that has the property of attracting iron, steel, cobalt and nickel.

Permanents Magnet
Temporary Magnet
1. Magnetic properties are permanent. Magnetic properties are temporary.
2. It has fixed north and south poles. The position of north and south poles can be changed.

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	Permanents Magnet	Temporary Magnet
1.	Magnetic properties are permanent.	Magnetic properties are temporary.
2.	It has fixed north and south poles.	The position of north and south poles can be changed.