Question

Identify the false statement regarding magnetic properties of substance.
(A) Paramagnetic substances are weakly attracted.
(B) Diamagnetic substances are weakly attracted.
(C) Ferromagnetic substances strongly attracted.
(D) Diamagnetic substance strongly attracted

• A. (A) and (C) only
• B. (A), (B), (C) and (D)
• C. (B) and (D) only
• D. (A) and (B) only

Hint:

Diamagnetic substances are weakly repelled, not attracted.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Recall
Attraction: para (weak) and ferro (strong). Repulsion: dia (weak).

Step 2: Evaluate
(A) true, (C) true. (B) says diamagnetic substances are weakly attracted, which is false. (D) says they are strongly attracted, also false.

Step 3: Pick
The false ones are B and D, which is option (C).

Final Answer:
Option (C). \[ \boxed{\text{(B) and (D) only}} \]