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Discuss the applications of permanent magnets and electromagnets.

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Cambridge IGCSE PhysicsElectricity and magnetismCore content

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Discuss the applications of permanent magnets and electromagnets

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Uses of Magnets

Permanent magnets are used in various devices such as motors and speakers, while electromagnets are used in applications like cranes and MRI machines.

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    State one application of a permanent magnet.

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