Magnetism Question 142
Question: Substances in which the magnetic moment of a single atom is not zero, is known as
[AFMC 1999]
Options:
A) Diamagnetism
B) Ferromagnetism
C) Paramagnetism
D) Ferrimagnetism
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
The property of paramagnetism is found in these substances whose atoms have an excess of electrons spinning in the same direction. Hence atoms of paramagnetic substances have a net non-zero magnetic moment of their own.
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