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Magnetic Classification of Substances — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 12 · Physics

What Magnetic Classification of Substances covers in ICSE Class 12 Physics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 12 Physics syllabus.

44 questions28 flashcards7 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 12 Physics · 2026-27

Topics in Magnetic Classification of Substances

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1. Classification of Magnetic Substances

  • All substances, including solids, liquids, and gases, fall into diamagnetic, paramagnetic, or ferromagnetic classes.
  • Every substance is fundamentally diamagnetic, but in paramagnetic and ferromagnetic substances this property is masked by the stronger magnetic effect.
  • Diamagnetic substances are feebly magnetised opposite to the magnetising field and are repelled by a magnet.
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2. Magnetic Induction, Magnetisation, and Magnetic Intensity

  • Magnetic induction B is the magnetic flux density inside a magnetised substance.
  • SI unit of B is tesla; CGS unit is gauss, and 1 G = 10^-4 T.
  • Magnetisation M is the magnetic moment per unit volume of a magnetised substance.
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3. Properties of Dia-, Para-, and Ferromagnetic Substances

  • A freely suspended diamagnetic rod sets itself perpendicular to the magnetic field.
  • A freely suspended paramagnetic rod sets itself parallel to the magnetic field.
  • A diamagnetic substance moves from stronger to weaker regions of a non-uniform magnetic field.
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4. Atomic Explanation of Magnetism

  • Electron spin is the main source of atomic magnetic moment; orbital motion contributes very little.
  • Diamagnetic substances generally have atoms, ions, or molecules with paired electrons and zero net magnetic moment.
  • When a diamagnetic substance is placed in a field, the induced moment is opposite to the field because of the Lenz-law effect.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Magnetic behaviour of substances and their classification into diamagnetic, paramagnetic, ferromagnetic, and specific diamagnetic superconductors

Magnetic classificationDiamagnetic substancesParamagnetic substancesFerromagnetic substancesSuperconductorsMagnetic induction BMagnetisation MMagnetic intensity H

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Key topics in Magnetic Classification of Substances include Classification of Magnetic Substances, Magnetic Induction, Magnetisation, and Magnetic Intensity, Properties of Dia-, Para-, and Ferromagnetic Substances, Atomic Explanation of Magnetism. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
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