Q139 / 180 · AIIMS 2011 · Physics

Which of the following substances magnetic susceptibility $\chi_m$ is negative?

Correct answer
A
Diamagnetic
B
Paramagnetic
C
Ferromagnetic
D
All of these

Solution

Susceptibility $\chi_m$ is small and negative for diamagnetic substances.

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

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