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Which material is used in making permanent magnets and why?

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For making permanent magnets, a material having high coercivity is used. Steel is a better choice compared to soft iron.
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  • It is used to make permanent magnet :

    A
    Soft iron
    B
    Germanium
    C
    Silicon
    D
    Steel

  • The alloy used for making permanent magnet is

    A
    Alnico
    B
    Invar
    C
    Magnalium
    D
    Chromsteel

  • STATEMENT-1: Alcino steel is used for making permanent magnets. and STATEMENT-2: Alcino steel is highly magnetic. (A) (B) (C) S (D)

    A
    STATEMENT - 1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True, STATEMENT -2 is correct explanation for STATEMENT-1
    B
    STATEMENT - 1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is True, STATEMENT -2 is NOT a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1
    C
    STATEMENT - 1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is False
    D
    STATEMENT - 1 is False, STATEMENT-2 is True

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