NEET2009PhysicsMagnetic Properties of MatterActual
If a diamagnetic substance is brought near the north or the south pole of a bar magnet, it is :
Options
- AAttracted by both the poles
- BRepelled by both the poles
- CRepelled by the north pole and attracted by the south pole
- DAttracted by the north pole and repelled by the south pole
Correct answer
B. Repelled by both the poles
Step-by-step solution
As diamagnetic substances have negative intensity of magnetisation, they are weekly repelled by the external field.