Question:

Which of the following materials has positive and small value of magnetic susceptibility?

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Paramagnetic substances always have weak attraction toward magnetic fields.
  • Cu
  • Al
  • Bi
  • Ni
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Concept: Magnetic susceptibility ($\chi$) indicates the extent to which a material gets magnetized in an external magnetic field. - Diamagnetic materials: $\chi < 0$ (small negative) - Paramagnetic materials: $\chi > 0$ (small positive) - Ferromagnetic materials: $\chi \gg 0$ (large positive)

Step 1: Analyze each option
- Cu (Copper): Diamagnetic → small negative susceptibility - Al (Aluminium): Paramagnetic → small positive susceptibility - Bi (Bismuth): Strongly diamagnetic → negative susceptibility - Ni (Nickel): Ferromagnetic → large positive susceptibility

Step 2: Identify correct material
Only Aluminium has a small positive value of susceptibility. Final Answer: \[ \boxed{(B)} \]
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