The name given to the characteristics behaviour of substances which set their length perpendicular to a strong magnetic field instead of in line with it is

JAMB 1980

The name given to the characteristics behaviour of substances which set their length perpendicular to a strong magnetic field instead of in line with it is

A. magnetization

B. paramagnetism

C. diamagnetism

D. demagnetization

E. ferromagnetism

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Demagnetization of magnets is the only property that randomizes the orientation of magnetic dipoles.

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