magnetic susceptibility The relative permeability (i.e. the ratio of the magnetic permeability of a medium to that of a vacuum), minus one: Χm = μr - 1. Magnetic susceptibility (also called susceptibility) measures the degree of magnetization of a material in response to an applied magnetic field. It is positive for a paramagnetic or ferromagnetic material and negative for a diamagnetic material. Χm is a dimensionless (unitless) quantity. Related category • ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) |