permanent and temporary magnets - Students Free Notes

Differentiate between permanent and temporary magnets.

Property Permanent Magnets Temporary Magnets Definition Permanent magnets are materials that retain their magnetism for a long time without needing an external magnetic field. Temporary magnets are materials that only exhibit magnetic properties when placed in a magnetic field and lose their magnetism once the field is removed. Magnetism Permanent magnets have intrinsic magnetism, meaning … Read more