Magnetism Question 291

Question: An example of a perfect diamagnet is a superconductor. This implies that when a superconductor is put in a magnetic field of intensity B, the magnetic field $ B _{s} $ inside the superconductor will be such that:

Options:

A) $ B _{s}=-B $

B) $ B _{s}=0 $

C) $ B _{s}=B $

D) $ B _{s}<B $ but $ Bs\ne 0 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] Magnetic field inside the superconductor is zero. Diamagnetic substances are repelled in external magnetic field.