Paramagnetic substances are magnetised in a magnetic field in the same direction…
Physics · Class 12 · CBSE — Magnetism and Matter
Paramagnetic substances are magnetised in a magnetic field in the same direction. Paramagnetism is due to presence of
- one or more unpaired electrons.
- all paired electrons
- permanent spin and orbital motion.
- parallel and anti-parallel spins in equal number.
Answer
(A) one or more unpaired electrons.
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