There are four light-weight rod samples $A, B, C, D$ separately suspended by threads. $A$ bar magnet is slowly brought near each sample and the following observations are noted:
$(i)$ $A$ is feebly repelled
$(ii)$ $B$ is feebly attracted
$(iii)$ $C$ is strongly attracted
$(iv)$ $D$ remains unaffected
Which one of the following is true?

  • A
    $B$ is of a paramagnetic material
  • B
    $C$ is of a diamagnetic material
  • C
    $D$ is of a ferromagnetic material
  • D
    $A$ is of a non-magnetic material

Explore More

Similar Questions

Magnetic permeability is maximum for

Pick out the $WRONG$ statements about magnetic substances ($\chi = \text{magnetic susceptibility}$, $\mu_r = \text{relative permeability}$).
$I$. Substances with $-1 \le \chi < 0$ are diamagnetic
$II$. Substances with $\chi \gg 1$ are paramagnetic
$III$. Substances with $\chi \ll 1$ are ferromagnetic
$IV$. Substances with $\mu_r \gg 1$ are ferromagnetic

What is the magnetic susceptibility of a superconductor?

Which of the following statements is true in respect of diamagnetic substances?

Given below are two statements; one is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$.
Assertion $A:$ Electromagnets are made of soft iron.
Reason $R:$ Soft iron has high permeability and low retentivity.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo