MCQ
In an electromagnet, core is made of soft iron because:
  • A
    its susceptibility and retentivity is more.
  • its susceptibility is more but retentivity is less.
  • C
    susceptibility and retentivity both are less.
  • D
    retentivity is more but susceptibility is less.

Answer

Correct option: B.
its susceptibility is more but retentivity is less.
(b) its susceptibility is more but retentivity is less.

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