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After a certain external field strength can it collapse?
Diamagnetism is a property of materials in which they produce a weak magnetic field in the opposite direction of an applied magnetic field. This causes the material to be repelled by the magnet.
After a certain external field strength, the individual magnetic moments of the atoms in the material align with the applied field, causing the material to lose its diamagnetic properties and become weakly attracted to the magnet.
The collapse of diamagnetism is significant because it allows for the material to exhibit stronger magnetic properties, making it useful for various applications such as magnetic levitation and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
The collapse of diamagnetism is influenced by factors such as the strength and direction of the applied magnetic field, the type of material, and the temperature.
Yes, the collapse of diamagnetism is reversible. When the external field is removed, the material will regain its original diamagnetic properties and be repelled by the magnet once again.