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Principles of Magnetism Explained

Magnetism is a physical phenomenon caused by the motion of electric charges, resulting in attractive or repulsive forces, particularly in materials like iron, cobalt, and nickel. Key principles include magnetic fields, poles, materials, electromagnetism, and electromagnetic induction. The document outlines how magnetic fields are created, the behavior of different magnetic materials, and the relationship between electricity and magnetism.

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Principles of Magnetism Explained

Magnetism is a physical phenomenon caused by the motion of electric charges, resulting in attractive or repulsive forces, particularly in materials like iron, cobalt, and nickel. Key principles include magnetic fields, poles, materials, electromagnetism, and electromagnetic induction. The document outlines how magnetic fields are created, the behavior of different magnetic materials, and the relationship between electricity and magnetism.

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PRINCIPLES OF

MAGNETISM
Presented by:
Vasu k
BPT III year c section
what is magnetism?

• Magnetism is a physical phenomenon produced by the


motion of electric charges, which results in attractive or
repulsive forces between objects, especially noticeable in
materials like iron, cobalt, and nickel.
• It is closely related to electricity—together, they form
electromagnetism.
Principles Of Magnetism
• 1. Magnetic Fields
• 2. Magnetic Poles
• 3. Magnetic Materials
• 4. Electromagnetism
• 5. Electromagnetic Induction
1. Magnetic Fields

•A magnetic field is a region around a magnetic


material or a moving electric charge within
which the force of magnetism acts.
•It is represented by field lines that go from the
north pole to the south pole outside the
magnet.
[Link] poles
•Magnets have two poles: North (N)
and South (S).
•Like poles repel, and unlike poles
attract.
•Magnetic monopoles (isolated north or
south poles) do not exist in nature —
cutting a magnet in half results in two
smaller magnets, each with both poles.
3. Magnetic Materials

Materials respond to magnetic fields in


different ways:
•Ferromagnetic: Strongly attracted (e.g., iron,
nickel, cobalt)
•Paramagnetic: Weakly attracted (e.g.,
aluminum)
•Diamagnetic: Weakly repelled (e.g., bismuth)
4. Electromagnetism

•Electric currents produce magnetic fields


(discovered by Oersted).
•The direction of the magnetic field around a
current-carrying wire follows the right-hand
rule: if your thumb points in the direction of
current, your fingers curl in the direction of the
magnetic field.
5. Electromagnetic Induction
•A changing magnetic field can induce an
electric current in a conductor (Faraday's
Law).

•The induced current opposes the change in


magnetic field
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