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Physics Magnetism and Matter NEET Previous Year Question Single Correct MCQ
Published on: September 12, 2026

A diamagnetic material in a magnetic field moves

A
from stronger to the weaker parts of the field
B
from weaker to the stronger parts of the field
C
perpendicular to the field
D
in none of the above directions

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The correct answer is:
A
A diamagnetic material is characterized by its weak and negative response to an applied magnetic field. When placed in a magnetic field, diamagnetic materials tend to move from regions of stronger magnetic fields to regions of weaker magnetic fields.
This behavior occurs because diamagnetic materials develop induced magnetic moments that oppose the applied field, effectively causing them to be repelled by the stronger field.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option A: from stronger to the weaker parts of the field.

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