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Magnetism

Kerala Board · Class 12 · Physics

Quick revision notes for Magnetism — Kerala Board Class 12 Physics. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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1

Magnets and Their Properties

  • Magnetism is the property by which objects attract iron, nickel, cobalt, and steel
  • Natural magnets: Magnetite (Fe₃O₄) - weak magnetic strength
  • Artificial magnets: Bar magnets, horseshoe magnets, magnetic needles - strong magnetic strength
2

Magnetic Field and Field Lines

  • Magnetic field (B⃗): Region where magnetic force is experienced
  • Field lines: Imaginary lines showing magnetic field direction
  • Tangent to field line gives field direction at that point
3

Magnetic Dipole in Uniform Field

  • Magnetic dipole: Two equal and opposite poles separated by small distance
  • Dipole moment M⃗ = m × l⃗ (pole strength × length vector)
  • In uniform field: Net force = 0, but torque ≠ 0
4

Magnetic Flux and Gauss's Law

  • Magnetic flux: Number of field lines passing through a surface
  • Scalar quantity with SI unit Weber (Wb)
  • Depends on field strength, area, and orientation

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Magnets have five fundamental propertiesMagnetic field B⃗ is a vectorWhen a magnetic dipole (moment M⃗Magnetic flux φB = B⃗·A⃗ =Magnetization I = M/V represents magnetic

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