Magnetism Question 140

Question: If a diamagnetic substance is brought near north or south pole of a bar magnet, it is

[EAMCET (Engg.) 1995; CBSE PMT 1999; AFMC 2003]

Options:

A) Attracted by the poles

B) Repelled by the pole

C) Repelled by the north pole and attracted by the south pole

D) Attracted by the north pole and repelled by the south pole

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Repelled due to induction of similar poles.