When a ferromagnetic substance is magnetized small changes in dimensions occur. Such a phenomenon is known as
A
magnetostriction
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B
magnetic hysteresis
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C
magneto-calorisation
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D
magnetic expansion
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Solution
The correct option is C magnetostriction Magnetostriction is a property of ferromagnetic materials that causes them to change their shape or dimensions during the process of magnetization.