A diamagnetic substance is brought near a strong magnet. How does it respond?

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G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Step 1: When a diamagnetic substance enters an applied field, its induced magnetisation is opposite the field. Step 2: In the nonuniform field near a strong magnet, the resulting force points away from regions of greater field magnitude. Step 3: Therefore the material is repelled by the magnet. Answer B. Final answer: (B) repelled by a magnet 008].