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Magnetic Domain

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Meaning

Magnetic domains are regions in the magnet with a particular direction of magnetisation, each of which act as smaller magnets.

About Magnetic Domains

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When magnetic domains are aligned the object has an external magnetic field so it acts like a magnet. When the magnetic domains are not aligned there is no external magnetic field because the effect of the magnetic domains cancels out.