Magnetic Susceptibility
Definition
Magnetic susceptibility refers to the measure of how easily a material can be magnetized in the presence of an external magnetic field.
Related terms
Paramagnetic Materials: These materials have positive magnetic susceptibility, meaning they are weakly attracted to an external magnetic field.
Diamagnetic Materials: These materials have negative magnetic susceptibility, meaning they are weakly repelled by an external magnetic field.
Ferromagnetic Materials: These materials have very high positive magnetic susceptibility and can become strongly magnetized in the presence of an external magnetic field.
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Additional resources (1)
AP Physics 2 - Unit 5 Overview: Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
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