Magnetism is a class of physical phenomenon that includes forces exerted by magnets on other magnets. It has its origin in electric currents and the fundamental magnetic moments of elementary particles. These give rise to a magnetic field that acts on other currents and moments. All materials are influenced to some extent by a magnetic field. The strongest effect is on permanent magnets, which have persistent magnetic moments caused by ferromagnetism. Most materials do not have permanent moments. Some are attracted to a magnetic field (paramagnetism ) Substances that are negligibly affected by magnetic fields are known as non- magnetic substances. They include copper , aluminium , gases, and plastic. Pure oxygen exhibits magnetic properties when cooled to a liquid state.
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