AIPMT MAINS2010Physics-Magnetism

AIPMT MAINS 2010 Physics Magnetic properties of materials MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

The magnetic moment of a diamagnetic atom is

A

Much greater than one

B

1

C

Between zero and one

D

Equal to zero

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Diamagnetic atoms have no net magnetic moment because their electron spins are paired, resulting in a magnetic moment of zero.

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