magnetic susceptibility

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magnetic susceptibility The constant of proportionality (κ) between an applied field (H) and the magnetic moment induced (J), i.e. J = κH; κ is measured in dimensionless SI units. See also SUSCEPTIBILITY METER.

A Dictionary of Earth Sciences AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY

susceptibility, magnetic

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susceptibility, magnetic See MAGNETIC SUSCEPTIBILITY.

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