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What distinguishes a permanent magnet from a temporary magnet?

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Permanent magnet does not requires Current, whereas other one requires. It acts as a magnet as long as you don't stop the flow of current.

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permanent magnet does not lose its magnetism while a temporary magnet stops its effect as soon as there is no current
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