Demagnetization of a permanent magnet

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The discussion focuses on the demagnetization of permanent magnets and the energy dynamics involved in the process. It establishes that magnetizing a ferromagnetic material requires energy input, while demagnetization involves energy removal or dissipation. The conversation emphasizes that although energy can be converted during these processes, it is not an efficient method for generating usable work. The participants agree that the energy dynamics depend on the desired end-state of the magnetic material.

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When we magnetize a ferromagnetic material, we provide an input of energy. Is it possible to demagnetize a magnet, and convert a fraction of the energy to usable work? (Of course, this is not a useful way to generate work, and some fraction of the input energy is lost)
 
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Harmony said:
When we magnetize a ferromagnetic material, we provide an input of energy.

Why do you say this?
 
It would be true to say that energy is required to change a specific state of a system into another, specific state which does not currently exist.
Whether energy is to be "imparted" or "removed" or "dissipated" depends on the desired end-state.
 
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