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I It retains its magnetic much longer than steel....

I It retains its magnetic much longer than steel.
II It is more easily magnetized than steel
III It is more easily demagnetized than steel
IV It produces a stronger magnet than steel

Which combination of the above makes iron preferable to steel in the making of electromagnets?

A.

I and II only

B.

II and III only

C.

I, III, and IV only

D.

II, III and IV only

Correct answer is D

Iron (soft iron) is usually preferred to steel in the making of electromagnets because it is more easily magnetized and equally more easily demagnetized than [II, III and IV]