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The better the electrical conduction, the better the magnetic flux it produces?

Just what the question saids.If I have a material, e.g. A super conducting copper metal, if it conducts electricity better (as opposed to a room temperature copper metal conductor) does that mean that its conduction of magnetism has improved as well?Would this mean that a better conduction of electricity increases the magnetic flux?I would appreciate any relevant sources or equations that could back up their answer.Thanks

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I dont have the link sir.
The flux depends on the current. The current in a superconductor can (usually) be larger than the current in an ordinary ohmic wire, so the flux will be greater. Another advantage is that it uses a lot less energy. A decent electromagnet can consume megawatts of power if it isn't superconducting! It isn't helpful to think of 'conducting magnetism' in terms of the wiring, although it is a useful idea in an iron (or similar) core.
No.There is no link. If you mean how will a material behave if in a magnetic field then this will depend on its magnetic properties. It may be paramagnetic or ferromagnetic. It will depends on its magnetic permeability.These are all independent of conductivity. If it is a superconductor below its critical point then it will exclude magnetic fields altogether (the Meisner effect).

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