alleryWhich of these substances is very weakly repelled by a magnet?
AIron
BNickel
CWater
DCobalt
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Water
1. Diamagnetic substances are repelled by both poles.
2. Carbon, copper, water and plastic are diamagnetic.
3. Iron, nickel and cobalt are strongly attracted instead.
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