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Aproportional to B and to T
Binversely proportional to B and T
Cproportional to B, inversely to T
Dproportional to T, inversely to B
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. proportional to B, inversely to T
M = C B/T, so it grows with the field and falls as absolute temperature rises.
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