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The magnetic susceptibility $\chi$ of a diamagnetic material is always:

  1. A.Positive and large
  2. B.Positive and small
  3. C.Negative
  4. D.Zero
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Correct answer: CNegative

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Diamagnetic materials are weakly repelled by magnetic fields. This property is characterized by a small negative magnetic susceptibility, .

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