Ferrimagnetic materials

Ferrimagnetic materials are a type of magnetic substance where different groups of atoms have magnetic moments that align in opposite directions, but these opposing moments are unequal in size. This imbalance results in a net magnetic field, making the material magnetized. Think of it like a tug-of-war with teams of different strengths; since one team is stronger, there's a leftover pull in one direction. Ferrimagnetism is common in materials like ferrites, which are used in electronic devices, and is similar to ferromagnetism but with a more complex internal magnetic structure.