Diamagnetic Materials

  • Diamagnetic materials have no permanent magnetic moments.
  • They are weakly repelled by a magnetic field.
  • Examples include copper, silver, and gold.
  • Diamagnetism arises due to the orbital motion of electrons.
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Diamagnetic Materials Diamagnetic materials have no permanent magnetic moments. They are weakly repelled by a magnetic field. Examples include copper, silver, and gold. Diamagnetism arises due to the orbital motion of electrons.