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Diamagnetism in an atom is explained by the induced current obeying
ALenz’s law
BOhm’s law
CCoulomb’s law
DSnell’s law
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Lenz’s law
The applied field changes electron orbital speeds through induced current, opposing the change as Lenz's law requires.
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