WAEC Physics 2016 Objective — Question 44
Question 44 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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44. Which of the following statements is not correct about steel and soft iron? A. Steel is more readily magnetized than soft iron B. Permanent magnets are usually made of steel C. Soft iron is more readily magnetized than steel D. Soft iron more readily loses its magnetism than steel
- A. Steel is more readily magnetized than soft ironCorrect
- B. Permanent magnets are usually made of steel
- C. Soft iron is more readily magnetized than steel
- D. Soft iron more readily loses its magnetism than steel
Explanation
Magnetic materials that can be made into a magnet (soft iron) are easier to magnetize/demagnetize than steel (hard); Steel is NOT more readily magnetized than soft iron — this statement is incorrect.
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