An electromagnet relies on an iron core to easily switch its magnetic field on and off, whereas a compass needle is made of steel to ensure it stays magnetized.
Which statement correctly describes the magnetic classification of iron and steel?
Iron is a hard magnetic material and steel is a soft magnetic material.
Iron is a soft magnetic material and steel is a hard magnetic material.
Iron is a non-magnetic material and steel is a soft magnetic material.
Iron is a magnetic material and steel is a non-magnetic material.
169 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics Simple phenomena of magnetism, covering Simple phenomena of magnetism. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.