Which of the following procedures is the most effective method for demagnetising a steel bar magnet?
Place the magnet inside a solenoid connected to an alternating current (a.c.) supply, and then slowly withdraw it far away from the solenoid.
Place the magnet inside a solenoid connected to a direct current (d.c.) supply, and then slowly withdraw it.
Hammer the magnet repeatedly while keeping it aligned in a North-South direction.
Heat the magnet slightly and store it alongside a soft iron keeper.
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