Q125 / 150 · MHT CET 2026 (15 April Shift 1) · Physics
The product of magnetic susceptibility ($\chi$) and absolute temperature (T) is constant for a
- Adiamagnetic substance.
- Correct answerBparamagnetic substance.
- Cferromagnetic substance.
- Dparamagnetic as well as ferromagnetic substance.
Solution
According to Curie's law, the magnetic susceptibility ($\chi$) of a paramagnetic substance is inversely proportional to its absolute temperature ($T$).
$\chi \propto \dfrac{1}{T}$
$\chi = \dfrac{C}{T}$
$\chi T = C$
where $C$ is Curie's constant. Thus, the product of magnetic susceptibility and absolute temperature is constant for a paramagnetic substance.
For diamagnetic substances, susceptibility is independent of temperature. For ferromagnetic substances, susceptibility follows the Curie-Weiss law ($\chi = \dfrac{C}{T - T_c}$) above the Curie temperature.
Answer: paramagnetic substance.
$\chi \propto \dfrac{1}{T}$
$\chi = \dfrac{C}{T}$
$\chi T = C$
where $C$ is Curie's constant. Thus, the product of magnetic susceptibility and absolute temperature is constant for a paramagnetic substance.
For diamagnetic substances, susceptibility is independent of temperature. For ferromagnetic substances, susceptibility follows the Curie-Weiss law ($\chi = \dfrac{C}{T - T_c}$) above the Curie temperature.
Answer: paramagnetic substance.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.