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Paramagnetic substances are:

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Weakly attracted by the magnetic field.

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Strongly repelled by the magnetic field.

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Strongly attracted by the magnetic field.

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Weakly repelled by the magnetic field.

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Solution

The correct option is A
Weakly attracted by the magnetic field.

Paramagnetic substances are weakly attracted by the magnetic field.

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