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Magnetic Materials

Maharashtra Board · Class 12 · Physics

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Magnetic Dipole in Uniform Magnetic Field

  • When a magnetic dipole is placed in uniform magnetic field, it experiences a torque τ = m⃗ × B⃗
  • Torque magnitude: τ = mB sin θ, where θ is angle between dipole moment and field
  • Magnetic potential energy: U = -mB cos θ
2

Origin of Magnetism in Atoms

  • Magnetism originates from moving electrons in atoms
  • Orbital motion of electrons creates orbital magnetic moment: m_orb = (e/2m_e)L
  • Electron spin contributes spin magnetic moment
3

Magnetization and Magnetic Intensity

  • Magnetization M = net magnetic moment per unit volume
  • Magnetic intensity H = magnetic field independent of material properties
  • Relationship: B = μ₀(H + M)
4

Classification of Magnetic Materials

  • DIAMAGNETIC: χ < 0, repelled by magnets, all electrons paired
  • Examples: Cu, Au, Bi, Pb, water, most organic compounds
  • Move from strong to weak field regions

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A magnetic dipole experiences torque τElectrons contribute to atomic magnetic momentMagnetization M = m_net/volume represents magneticDiamagnetic (χ < 0Ferromagnetic materials contain domains (10⁶

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