What is an advantage of using an electromagnet rather than a regular magnet?

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astrophysics · Answer

I just explained this to you, and electromagnet the magnetic field can be changed as you can control the electric current in the electromagnet. Which you cannot do with a regular magnet.

mariam_kalds · Answer

Thanks I just wanted more detailed answer

unklerhaukus · Answer

electromagnets can be switched on and off

anonymous · Answer

You can also change the directions of the magnetic poles of an electromagnet without changing the physical orientation of the magnet, by changing the direction of the flow of current though the winding.