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(i) What happens when a diamagnetic substance is placed in a varying magnetic field? (ii) Name the properties of a magnetic material that make it suitable for making (a) a permanent magnet and (b) a core of an electromagnet.

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(i) A diamagnetic substance is attracted towards a region of weaker magnetic field. 

(ii) (a) Permanent magnets are made of steel which is characterised by high retentivity and high coercivity. 

(b) Electromagnets are made of soft iron which is characterised by high retentivity and low coercivity



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