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Question
Tell the odd one out. Give proper explanation.
Loud speaker, Microphone, Electric motor, Magnet.
Options
Loud speaker
Microphone
Electric motor
Magnet
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Solution
Magnet
Explanation:
Others devices are based on the phenomenon of electromagnetism while the magnet is not.
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