Which of the following substances is repelled by a strong magnet?

Iron

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Platinum

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Gold

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Aluminum

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Solution

The correct option is C
Gold

Diamagnetic substances exhibit practically no magnetic properties and in a powerful magnetic field, they are feebly repelled by magnets.
Ferromagnetic and paramagnetic substances are attracted by magnets.
Iron is a ferromagnetic substance.
Platinum and aluminum are paramagnetic substances.
Gold is a diamagnetic substance.
Hence, Gold is repelled by a strong magnet.
Therefore, the correct option is option C.

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