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An electromagnet only retains major magnetic properties when a current is being run through it.

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Whether a material makes a permanent or temporary magnet depends on the nature of the ferromagnetic material involved. For example a coil with a steel core will retain much of its magnetic flux density when the current is switched off, whereas a coil with an iron core will lose most of its magnetic flux density when the current is switched off.

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