For a paramagnetic substance, the magnetic susceptibility is

For a paramagnetic substance, the magnetic susceptibility is
  1. small and negative
  2. large and negative
  3. small and positive
  4. large and positive

Solution

- Paramagnetic substances are those which develop feeble magnetization in the direction of the magnetizing field. - Such substances are feebly attracted by magnets and tend to move from weaker to stronger parts of a magnetic field. - Magnetic susceptibility is small and positive i.e. $0<\chi$. . - Example: Manganese, aluminum, chromium, platinum, etc. ^

Asked in: MHT CET 2020 (19 Oct Shift 2)

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