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They are temporary, they can only attract for a few seconds, as permanent magnets can attract for as long it is needed.

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A permanent magnet is a material which retains its magnetism once any external magnetising force has been removed. For example, when the current passing though a coil wound around that material is switched off. Permanent magnets are used in certain measuring instruments, such as moving-coil instruments, fridge magnets, etc.

A temporary magnet is a material which retains its magnetism providing any external magnetising force continues to be applied. For example, when the current passing though a coil wound around that material flows, it will continue to act as a magnet, but once the current is turned off it will lose that magnetism (or most of it!). Temporary magnets are used to manufacture relays, transformer cores, etc.

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