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Outline ways in which a magnet can lose its magnetism

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Demagnetizing is the process of removing magnetic properties of a magnet. The following
methods are which a magnet can lose its magnetism;
a) Hammering them hard with their poles facing E-W direction
b) Heating them strongly
c) Placing a magnet inside a solenoid and passing an a.c. current through it for a short time.

Mutiso answered the question on October 11, 2018 at 17:57

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