Energy required to magnetize soft iron?

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Start date Oct 29, 2013
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To determine the energy required to magnetize soft iron with a small hysteresis loop, one can analyze the material's coercive force and magnetic properties. The relationship between magnetization energy and demagnetization energy is confirmed, suggesting that understanding one can aid in calculating the other. Additionally, applying torque to each magnetic moment in the material may provide insights into the magnetization energy. Exploring these factors can lead to a clearer understanding of the energy dynamics in soft iron. Accurate calculations will ultimately depend on the specific characteristics of the material being studied.

Oct 29, 2013

Dash-IQ

Out of all the formula's I studied, I could not figure out how much energy is required to magnetize soft iron ferromagnetic material that has a small hysteresis loop(Due to the low coercive force)...
How can I figure this out?

Also magnetization energy = demagnetization energy correct?

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Oct 31, 2013

Dash-IQ

Maybe I can figure it out from the torque applied on each moment in the material and know the magnetization energy?

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