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Question
Which magnet will you use?
Iron is to be separated from trash.
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Solution
An electromagnet can be used to separate iron from trash because it can be turned on and off, allowing selective attraction of iron objects. Electromagnets are effective for this purpose, as they create a magnetic field when energised, attracting ferromagnetic materials like iron.
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