Magnetism and Material Properties

Magnetism is a physical phenomenon created by the motion of electric charges, resulting in attractive or repulsive forces between materials. In magnetostatics, we study static magnetic fields—those that don't change over time. Different materials respond to magnetic fields in various ways: ferromagnetic materials (like iron) can be magnetized, while paramagnetic materials are weakly attracted, and diamagnetic materials (like graphite) are weakly repelled. The property of a material to react to magnetic fields is crucial for applications like motors, transformers, and magnetic storage devices. Understanding these properties helps us harness magnetism in technology and industry.