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The Solid State

Question
CBSEENCH12005519

Explain the following with suitable examples:
Ferrimagnetism

Solution
Ferrimagnetism:

This effect is observed when the magnetic moments of the domains in the substance are aligned in parallel and anti–parallel directions in unequal numbers. Ferrimagnetic substances are weakly attracted by magnetic field as compared to ferromagnetic substances. Magnetite like Fe
3O4  and ferrites like MgFe2O4 and ZnFe2O4 are examples