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Why are electromagnets used in metal scrap yards?

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because the electromagnets can pick up magnetic material and move it around, hope this helps
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Answer:

To separate the magnetic substance from the scrap.

Step-by-step explanation:

The electromagnets are the magnets which shows magnetic properties when the electric current pass through them.

The magnetic substances are attracted towards the electromagnet from the scrap.

We can increase or decrease the strength of electromagnet by increasing or decreasing the strength of electric current pass through it.

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