Magnetic Materials
The Magnetic Materials are classified into three types namely
- Diamagnetic Materials
- Paramagnetic Materials
- Ferromagnetic Materials
Diamagnetic Materials
Diamagnetic Materials are those substances in which the spin of the electrons are paired and hence there is no magnetization in presence of a magnet. In presence of external magnetic field the spin of the electrons arrange themselves in a direction opposite to that of the magnetic field. In general they are repelled by the magnetic field. Examples of Diamagnetic Materials include Mercury, Copper etc.
Paramagnetic Materials
Paramagnetic Materials are those materials which get weakly magnetized in the presence of external magnetic field. In paramagnetic materials, spin of the electrons are randomly organized and when magnetic field is applied few of them get aligned in the direction of magnetic field exhibiting partial magnetization. Examples of Paramagentic Materials include Magnesium, Lithium, Molybdenum etc.
Ferromagnetic Materials
Ferromagnetic Materials are those materials which get strongly magnetized in the presence of magnetic field. In Ferromagnetic Materials, spin of the electrons are already aligned hence they get spontaneously magnetized when they come under the influence of magnetic field. Examples of Ferromagnetic Materials include Iro, Cobalt and Nickel
What is a Magnet?
Magnet is a physical object that can generate a magnetic field around itself, and this field is called Magnetic Field. This magnetic field is responsible for attracting unlike poles and repelling like poles. In other words, a magnet has the power to draw in magnetic materials toward itself and push away those materials that possess similar magnetic properties. The study of magnets is important for Class 6, Class 8, Class 10, and Class 12.
In this article, we are going to learn about what is a magnet, the properties of magnets, the poles of magnets, the magnetic field of magnets, types of magnets, and the applications of magnets.
Table of Content
- What is a Magnet?
- Properties of Magnet
- Poles Of Magnet
- Magnetic Field Of Magnet
- Magnetic Field Lines
- Types of Magnets