NEET 2010
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2010
- Subject
- Physics
- Chapter
- Magnetic Properties of Matter
NEET 2010 · Physics · Magnetic Properties of Matter
The magnetic moment of a diamagnetic atom is
The magnetic moment of a diamagnetic atom is
Options
- Amuch greater than one
- Bone
- Cbetween zero and one
- Dequal to zero
Correct answer
D. equal to zero
Step-by-step solution
Atoms which have paired electrons have the magnetic moment zero. Because diamagnetism is the intrinsic property of every material and it is generated due to mutual interaction between the applied magnetic field and orbital motion of electrons.
So, the magnetic moment of a diamagnetic atom is equal to zero.