NEET2016PhysicsMagnetic Properties of MatterActual
Assertion : In water, value of magnetic field decreases. Reason: Water is a diamagnetic substance.
Options
- AIf both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
- BIf both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
- CIf assertion is true but reason is false.
- DIf both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer
A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
Step-by-step solution
Water is a diamagnetic substance. The relative permeability of water is less than 1 .