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A copper rod is suspended in a non-homogenous magnetic field region. The rod when in equilibrium will align itself
PhysicsMagnetic Properties of MatterNEET
Options:
  • A In the region where magnetic field is strongest
  • B In the region where magnetic field is weakest and parallel to direction of magnetic field there
  • C In the direction in which it was originally suspended
  • D In the region where magnetic field is weakest and perpendicular to the direction of magnetic field there
Solution:
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The correct answer is: In the region where magnetic field is weakest and perpendicular to the direction of magnetic field there
Copper is a diamagnetic material, therefore its rod align itself where magnetic field is weaker and perpendicular to the direction of magnetic field there.

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