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Diamagnetism

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A property present in all materials in which the electronic structure creates a weak alignment of dipole moments opposite to an external magnetic field.

AP course connection

Topic 12.1: 12.1 Magnetic Fields

Unit 12