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Electromagnets turn on when an electrical current is sent through the wiring wrapped round the iron core. It ceases to be magnetised when the current is turned off.

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Yes. You simply need to turn off the electric current going to the magnet.

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Q: Can electromagnets be turned on and off easily?
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