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Electromagnets are made of soft iron bec...

Electromagnets are made of soft iron because soft iron has

A

low retentivity and high coerive force

B

high retentivity and high coerive force

C

low retentivity and low coerive force

D

high retentivity and low coerive force

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The material suitable for making electromagnets should have high retentivity and low coercivity.
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