Physics - Class XII

Magnetic Properties of Materials

Why some materials are strongly attracted to magnets, and others are not.

Types of Magnetic Materials

TypeBehaviourExample
DiamagneticWeakly repelled by a magnetic fieldBismuth, Water
ParamagneticWeakly attracted to a magnetic fieldAluminium, Sodium
FerromagneticStrongly attracted; can retain magnetismIron, Cobalt, Nickel
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