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JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - 5. Magnetism and matter

Given below are two statements; one is labelled as Assertion \(A\) and the other is labelled as Reason \(R\). Assertion \(A:\) Electromagnets are made of soft iron. Reason \(R:\) Soft iron has high permeability and low retentivity. In the light of above, statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

  1. A \(A\) is not correct but \(R\) is correct
  2. B Both \(A\) and \(R\) are correct and \(R\) is the correct explanation of \(A\)
  3. C Both \(A\) and \(R\) are correct but \(R\) is NOT the correct explanation of \(A\)
  4. D \(A\) is correct but \(R\) is not correct
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(B) Both \(A\) and \(R\) are correct and \(R\) is the correct explanation of \(A\)

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Electromagnets are made of soft iron because it has high permeability and low retentivity. So, Both \(A\) and \(R\) are correct and \(R\) is the correct explanation of \(A\)
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