An electrical device uses an electromagnet that must be switched on and off rapidly many times each second.
Which material is most suitable for the core of this electromagnet, and why?
Soft iron, because it is easily magnetized and demagnetized.
Soft iron, because it retains its magnetism when the current is switched off.
Steel, because it is easily magnetized and demagnetized.
Steel, because it retains its magnetism when the current is switched off.
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