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Curie's Law

The magnetization of a paramagnetic material is proportional to the applied magnetic field and inversely proportional to absolute temperature.

Formula

M=CBTM = C \frac{B}{T}

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Variables

MMagnetization
CCurie constant
BApplied magnetic field
TAbsolute temperature

Example

A paramagnet is more strongly magnetized when cooled.

Did You Know?

Named after Pierre Curie, whose work on magnetism predated his Nobel-winning radioactivity research with Marie Curie.

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