Are all atoms of a ferro conductor attracted in a magnetic field?

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That is what I wondering. When you put a ferromagnetic conductor in a strong magnetic field, the ferro conductor is strongly attracted because of induced strong magnetic dipole moments inside the conductor.
My question: are all or (atleast a large portion) of the atoms of the conductor "feeling this pull" kind of like how gravity pulls all atoms in matter? An explanation if the answer is either yes or a no would be very appreciated.

Thanks
 
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All atoms with a non-zero magnetic dipole will "feel" the magnetic force.
Not all the atoms in a magnet will contribute positively to the bulk/net magnetic force.
 
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Thanks Simon. Ok, so its a portion of the atoms then. Good. how large is this portion or how many atoms of a certain ferro material have a non zero dipole, where can I find that out ?

Thanks
 
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Just checking in: How did you get on with this question?

The answer to your questions depend a great deal on the specific materials and the circumstances.
 

1. Are all atoms of a ferro conductor magnetic?

No, not all atoms of a ferro conductor are magnetic. Only certain types of atoms, such as iron, nickel, and cobalt, have magnetic properties and contribute to the overall magnetic behavior of a ferro conductor.

2. How does a magnetic field affect the atoms in a ferro conductor?

A magnetic field causes the magnetic domains within a ferro conductor to align and create a net magnetic moment. This results in the ferro conductor becoming magnetized and exhibiting a strong attraction to the magnetic field.

3. Is the magnetic attraction of a ferro conductor in a magnetic field permanent?

No, the magnetic attraction of a ferro conductor in a magnetic field is not permanent. Once the magnetic field is removed, the magnetic domains within the ferro conductor will return to their random orientations and the magnetic attraction will disappear.

4. Can all ferro conductors be magnetized?

Not all ferro conductors can be magnetized. The material must have a high magnetic permeability and contain magnetic domains that can be aligned in order for it to become magnetized in a magnetic field.

5. How does temperature affect the magnetic properties of a ferro conductor?

At high temperatures, the magnetic domains within a ferro conductor will become disordered and the material will lose its magnetic properties. This is known as the Curie temperature and varies for different types of ferro conductors.

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