Magnetism and electromagnetismQuestion 858 of 1506

What does a diamagnetic material do in an external magnetic field?

It becomes strongly magnetized in the same direction
It permanently keeps the field
It becomes slightly magnetized the opposite way
It concentrates the flux inside itself

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Correct answer: It becomes slightly magnetized the opposite way

Diamagnetic materials tend to exclude magnetic fields.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits I: DC (Kuphaldt), 14.1: Permanent Magnets

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026

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