Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Simple phenomena of magnetism

Simple phenomena of magnetism — practice question

Iron is used for the core of a transformer, and steel is used to make a bar magnet. Which statement gives the reason for these uses of iron and steel?

  • AIron is a magnetic material and steel is a non-magnetic material.
  • BIron is a permanent magnetic material and steel is a temporary magnetic material.
  • CIron is a temporary magnetic material and steel is a permanent magnetic material.
  • DIron is a non-magnetic material and steel is a magnetic material.

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