Question

Most of substances show which of the magnetic property?
1. diamagnetism
2. paramagnetism
3. ferromagnetism
4. none of these

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : paramagnetism

CONCEPT:

• Magnetic materials are broadly classified into

1. Paramagnetic
2. Diamagnetic
3. Ferromagnetic based on the intensity of magnetization

• The given table below shows the behavior of each material in the external magnetic field.

Characteristics	Paramagnetic	Diamagnetic	Ferromagnetic
Behavior in Magnetic field	When placed in a magnetic field get feebly magnetized in the direction of the applied field.  These feebly magnetized materials tend to move from the weaker to the stronger region of the magnetic field.	When placed in a magnetic field gets feebly magnetized in the direction of the applied field.	When placed in a magnetic field get strongly magnetized in the direction of the applied field.
Examples	Al, Na, Cucl2	Cu, Pb, Sn	Fe, Co, Gd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPLANATION:

• The presence of unpaired electron in orbit causes the material to exhibit paramagnetism 
• Most of the materials have an unpaired electron in their outer orbits
• Hence, most of the materials exhibit paramagnetism​. Hence, option 2  is the answer.