AIIMS2003Physics-Magnetism
AIIMS 2003 Physics Diamagnetism MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
A frog can be levitated in a magnetic field produced by a current in a vertical solenoid placed below the frog. This is possible because the body of the frog behaves as
A
paramagnetic
B
diamagnetic
C
ferromagnetic
D
antiferromagnetic
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In the presence of an external magnetic field, the atomic dipoles of paramagnetic substances are aligned along the field.
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