Paramagnetic substances are weakly attracted by an external magnetic field due to the presence of unpaired electrons. Ferromagnetic substances are strongly attracted and can become permanently magnetized due to ordered magnetic domains.
Which among the following pair is an example of paramagnetic and ferromagnetic substances ?
Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2024 · Topic: Physical Properties of Materials (Diamagnetism, Paramagnetism, and Ferromagnetism)
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