The Design and Use of Permanent Magnets and Electromagnets
 

The Design and Use of Permanent Magnets and Electromagnets problem 10


Iron is used for the core of a transformer and steel is used to make a bar magnet. Which statement explains these uses of iron and of steel?


  • Iron is a magnetic material and steel is a non-magnetic material.


  • Iron is a permanent magnetic material and steel is a temporary magnetic material.


  • Iron is a temporary magnetic material and steel is a permanent magnetic material.


  • Iron is a non-magnetic material and steel is a magnetic material.


 

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