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Question
State any two advantages of electromagnets over permanent magnets.
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Solution
Following are the advantages of electromagnet over permanent magnets.
1) An electromagnet can produce a strong magnetic field
2) The strength of the magnetic field of an electromagnet can be easily changed by changing the current in its solenoid.
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