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Electromagnets are made of soft iron bec...

Electromagnets are made of soft iron because soft iron has

A

high susceptibility and low retentivity,

B

low susceptibility and high retentivity,

C

low susceptibility and low retentivity.

D

high susceptibility and high retentivity,

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