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Question 139

The core of an electromagnet needs to be magnetised and demagnetised quickly as the electrical current is switched on and off.

Which row shows the correct material to use for the core and the correct reason for this choice?

A

Material: soft iron; Reason: easy to demagnetise

B

Material: soft iron; Reason: hard to demagnetise

C

Material: steel; Reason: easy to demagnetise

D

Material: steel; Reason: hard to demagnetise

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