Soft iron and steel are both magnetic materials but have different magnetic properties. Which row in the table correctly identifies the material used to make the core of an electromagnet and the material used to make a permanent magnet?
| Core of an electromagnet | Permanent magnet | |
|---|---|---|
| A | soft iron | soft iron |
| B | soft iron | steel |
| C | steel | soft iron |
| D | steel | steel |
Row A
Row B
Row C
Row D
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