IB Physics Sub-topic D3 Definitions

This page contains our IB Physics definitions for sub-topic D3. By learning each one of these definitions, you will fully cover the content for IB Physics 'Electromagnetic motion'.
Diamagnetic

It is temporary alignment of paired electrons by a magnetic field

Ferromagnetic

It is permanent parallel alignment of unpaired electrons

Flux line

It is the field line of a magnetic field

Fux density

It is the distance between field lines of a magnetic field

Motor effect

This is the event of inducing an electromotive force

Paramagnetic

It is temporary alignment of unpaired electrons by a magnetic field

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