Q142 / 180 · AIIMS 2016 · Physics

Assertion : In water, value of magnetic field decreases. Reason: Water is a diamagnetic substance.

  • Correct answer
    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • C
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution

Water is a diamagnetic substance. The relative permeability of water is less than 1 .

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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