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What is the difference between natural and artificial magnets?
Magnets are classified based on their availability as natural and artificial magnets is as follows -:
1. Natural magnets - A natural magnet is a magnet that occurs naturally in nature. It is an ore of iron that attracts small pieces of iron, cobalt, and nickel towards it. An example is a magnetite or lodestone. 2. Artificial magnets - Magnets that are prepared by people are called artificial magnets. Examples are electromagnet, horseshoe and bar magnets.
1. Natural magnets - A natural magnet is a magnet that occurs naturally in nature. It is an ore of iron that attracts small pieces of iron, cobalt, and nickel towards it. An example is a magnetite or lodestone. 2. Artificial magnets - Magnets that are prepared by people are called artificial magnets. Examples are electromagnet, horseshoe and bar magnets.
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