NEET2007PhysicsMagnetic Properties of MatterActual
If the magnetic dipole moment of an atom of diamagnetic material, paramagnetic material and ferromagnetic material are denoted by _d , _p and _f respectively, then
Options
- A_d 0 and _f 0
- B_p=0 and _f 0
- C_d=0 and _p 0
- D_d 0 and _p=0
Correct answer
C. _d=0 and _p 0
Step-by-step solution
In diamagnetic substances in each pair of electrons, the spin of both the electrons are in opposite directions. Hence, the electrons of each pair completely cancel the magnetic moment of each other. Thus, the net magnetic moment of each atom of such substances is zero i.e., _d=0 . The property of paramagnetism is found in those substances whose atoms, or molecules have an excess of electrons spinning in same direction. Hence, atoms of paramagnetic substances have permanent magnetic moment ie, _p 0 . The property of