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A diamagnetic substance is brought, one by one, near the north pole and the south pole of a bar magnet. It is:

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Diamagnetic substances create an induced magnetic field that opposes the external magnetic field, leading to repulsion.
Updated On: Feb 26, 2025
  • repelled by north pole and attracted by south pole
  • attracted by north pole and repelled by south pole
  • attracted by north pole as well as by south pole
  • repelled by north pole as well as by south pole
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding diamagnetism. Diamagnetic substances are repelled by both poles of a magnet, as they do not have any net magnetic moment and are weakly repelled by magnetic fields.

Step 2: Conclusion. Thus, the diamagnetic substance will be repelled by both the north and south poles of the magnet, corresponding to option (D).
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