The major contribution of magnetism in substances is due to
A
orbital motion of electrons
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B
spin motion of electrons
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C
equally due to orbital and spin motions of electrons
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D
hidden magnets
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Solution
The correct option is B spin motion of electrons Spin of the electrons contributes to magnetism, whereas orbital motion of electrons contributes to diamagnetism only in external magnetic field.