Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Rare earth permanent magnets are used in electronics.
2.A rare earth permanent magnet has nearly 30 percent of rare earth metals by weight. .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. Rare earth permanent magnets have a wide-range applications in electronics, automobiles, the military, etc. These are also used in new technologies like hypersonic weapons and directed energy systems. A rare earth permanent magnet has nearly 30 percent of rare earth metals by weight.

Source: ForumIAS

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