Question

A material is pushed out when placed in a uniform magnetic field. The material is ______.

Options

• non-magnetic

• diamagnetic

• paramagnetic

• ferromagnetic

Answer 1

A material is pushed out when placed in a uniform magnetic field. The material is diamagnetic.

Explanation:

Diamagnetic materials are those that are forced out of a uniform magnetic field. Diamagnetic materials create an induced magnetic moment opposite to the external field, generating a weak repulsion. Some examples include bismuth, copper, and graphite.