Q115 / 180 · AIIMS 2014 · Physics

The most suitable metal for making electromagnets and transformer cores is

A
steel
Correct answer
B
iron
C
copper
D
aluminium

Solution

Iron is most suitable for electromagnets and transformers, because of low energy losses.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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