Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Magnetism and Matter

Question:

A substance, when placed in a magnetic field acquires feeble magnetization in a direction opposite to the applied field, is

Options:

Alnico

Bismuth

Aluminium

Sodium

Correct Answer:

Bismuth

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Bismuth

A substance that acquires a weak magnetization opposite to the applied magnetic field is called diamagnetic.

Among the given options, Bismuth is diamagnetic.

Correct option: Bismuth.