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Which type of magnetic material has a negative and small magnetic susceptibility?

A. Ferromagnetic
B. Paramagnetic
C. Diamagnetic✓ Correct Answer
D. Antiferromagnetic

💡 Solution & Explanation

Diamagnetic substances possess a small negative magnetic susceptibility, meaning they develop induced magnetization in a direction opposite to an applied external magnetic field and are weakly repelled. Ferromagnetic materials exhibit very high positive susceptibility, whereas paramagnetic materials display small positive values. Bismuth and copper serve as classic examples of diamagnetic substances.

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