Question

Which of the following materials is/are feebly repelled by a magnet?

• A. Water
• B. Aluminium
• C. Platinum
• D. Both (a) and (b)

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Water

The explanation for correct option - (A)

1. Water is a diamagnetic material.
2. This produces the opposite field when a magnet is placed near the water.
3. So, it is repelled by the magnet.

The explanation for all other options

1. The given other options are aluminum and platinum.
2. These are the metals.
3. So, in the presence of a magnet, they get attracted to the magnet.

Hence the correct option is (A).