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Question
The relative magnetic permeability of a substance X is slightly less than unity and that of substance Y is slightly more than unity, then ______.
Options
X is paramagnetic and Y is ferromagnetic.
X is diamagnetic and Y is ferromagnetic.
X and Y both are paramagnetic.
X is diamagnetic and Y is paramagnetic.
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Solution
The relative magnetic permeability of a substance X is slightly less than unity and that of substance Y is slightly more than unity, then X is diamagnetic and Y is paramagnetic.
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