The name given to the characteristics behavior 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 is C

If diamagnetic substances are placed in a non-uniform magnetic field, then the substances move towards the weaker side of the field from the stronger side.

When a rod of diamagnetic substance is suspended in a uniform magnetic field, it comes to rest with its length perpendicular to the directions of the field