Question
Write two properties of a material suitable for making (a) a permanent magnet, and (b) an electromagnet.

Answer

  1. For making permanent magnet:
  1. High retentivity.
  2. High coercitivity.
  3. High permeability.
  1. For making electromagnet:
  1. High permeability.
  2. Low retentivity.
  3. Low coercivity.

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