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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Magnetism and Matter

Question:
Which one of the following shows negative magnetic susceptibility?
Options:
Paramagnetic substance
Ferromagnetic substances
Ferrimagnetic substances
Diamagnetic substances
Correct Answer:
Diamagnetic substances
Explanation:
Magnetic susceptibility negative for diamagnetic because in diamagnetic materials, the applied magnetic field is repelled by diamagnetic materials. This the alignment of spin in diamagnetic material is in opposite direction to the applied magnetic field.