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Which one of the following is feebly repelled by a magnet?(a) Diamagnetic materials(b) Paramagnetic materials(c) Ferromagnetic materials(d) Ferrimagetic materialsI had been asked this question in an online interview.The above asked question is from Permanent Magnets and Electromagnets topic in section Magnetism and Matter of Physics – Class 12

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The correct OPTION is (a) Diamagnetic materials

For explanation: Diamagnetic materials are those which when placed in a magnetizing field are feebly magnetized in a DIRECTION OPPOSITE to that of the magnetizing field. Therefore, it is feebly REPELLED by a magnet. Example: zinc, gold, etc.



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