Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2009 2009Moderate

If diamagnetic substance is brought near north or south pole of a bar magnet, it is:

Correct answer: D. Repelled by the poles

  • A. Attracted by poles
  • B. Attracted by North pole & repelled by south pole
  • C. Attracted by south pole & repelled by North pole
  • D. Repelled by the poles

Explanation

Diamagnetic substances are those that do not have unpaired electrons in their atoms. When a diamagnetic substance is brought near a magnet, it becomes temporarily magnetized in the opposite direction to the magnet. This causes the diamagnetic substance to experience a weak repulsion from both the north and south poles of the magnet.

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