CBSE Class 12 Physics 2016 Outside Delhi Set 1 Paper

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In what way is the behaviour of a diamagnetic material different from that of a paramagnetic, when kept in an external magnetic field?
Solution:  
A diamagnetic specimen would move towards the weaker region of the field while a paramagnetic specimen would move to wards the stronger region. A diamagnetic specimen is repelled by a magnet while a paramagnetic specimen move towards themagnet. The paramagnetic get aligned along B and the diamagnetic perpendicular to the field.
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