Question

__________ are the substances in which feeble magnetism is induced in the same direction as the applied magnetic field.
1. Ferromagnetic substances
2. Diamagnetic substances
3. Paramagnetic substances
4. None of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Paramagnetic substances

The correct answer is Paramagnetic substances.

• Paramagnetic substances are the substances in which feeble magnetism is induced in the same direction as the applied magnetic field.

• They tend to get weakly magnetized in the direction of the magnetizing field when placed in a magnetic field.
• They are feebly attracted by a strong magnet For Eg. aluminum, gold, and copper.
• Ferromagnetic substances are the substances in which strong magnetism is produced in the same direction as the applied magnetic field. For Eg. Iron , cobalt and nickel.
• Diamagnetic substances are the substances in which feeble magnetism is produced in the direction opposite to the applied magnetic field. For Eg. Lead, water, nitrogen etc.