Why are artificial magnets preferred to natural magnets? - Vidyadip

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Why are artificial magnets preferred to natural magnets?

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Natural magnets are weaker than artificial magnets and are often irregular in shape. Whereas artificial magnets can be made of any strength and can be magnetized and demagnetized easily as per the requirements. That's why artificial magnets are preferred over natural magnets.

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