Magnetism and Matter
CBSE · Class 12 · Physics
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5.1 Introduction to Magnetism
- Magnetism is universal in nature - found in galaxies, atoms, humans, and beasts
- The word 'magnet' comes from Magnesia, a Greek island where magnetic ore was found (600 BC)
- Earth behaves as a magnet with magnetic field pointing from geographic south to north
5.2 The Bar Magnet
- Bar magnets create characteristic field patterns similar to current-carrying solenoids
- Magnetic field lines are continuous closed loops that never intersect
- Field line density indicates field strength - closer lines mean stronger field
5.2.3 Magnetic Dipole in Uniform Field
- Magnetic dipoles experience torque but no net force in uniform fields
- Torque tends to align the dipole with the external field
- Potential energy is minimum when dipole aligns with field (θ = 0°)
5.3 Gauss's Law for Magnetism
- Net magnetic flux through any closed surface is always zero
- Reflects the fact that magnetic monopoles don't exist
- All magnetic field lines form closed loops
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