AIPMT PRELIMS2010Physics-Magnetism

AIPMT PRELIMS 2010 Physics Electromagnets MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

Electromagnets are made of soft iron because soft iron has

A

High retentivity and low coercive force

B

Low retentivity and high coercive force

C

High retentivity and high coercive force

D

Low retentivity and low coercive force

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Soft iron is used in electromagnets because it has low retentivity and low coercive force, allowing it to easily magnetize and demagnetize.

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