Does A Mangetic Field Have Frequency?

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A magnetic field generated by a stationary magnet does not possess a classical frequency, as its properties are rooted in ferromagnetism and quantum mechanical spin. The discussion highlights that while a stationary magnetic field remains constant for a stationary observer, oscillating either the magnetic field or the observer results in an oscillating field. This transformation leads to the generation of an electric field when the magnetic field oscillates. For further details, refer to the Wikipedia article on magnetic fields.

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New Member - I have to say - This site is amazing- Great find, Been reading for hours now and I have come to a question I could not search'n find!

Does a magnetic field (non-electrically generated) have a frequency?

i.e. Earth Magnet

Any info on this topic would be oh so interesting to me.
 
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As I understand, the magnetic properties of an Earth Magnet are caused by Ferromagnetism.
This effect is due to quantum mechanical spin, not classical motion.
So, there's no classical frequency to a magnet.
 
Have you read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_field

there's a LOT there to digest! and note the "SEE ALSO" at the bottom of that reference.

A stationary magnetic produces a stationary magnetic field to a stationary observer analogous to a stationary mass producing a stationary gravitational field; oscillate either and the fields follow suite.
However an oscillating magnetic field tranforms to an electric field. And an oscillating observer will see an oscillating field.
 

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