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Magnetism And Matter

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A dimagnetic substance is
  • repelled when south pole of magnet is brought near it
  •  repelled when north pole of magnet is brought near it
  • repelled by both the poles of magnet
  • attracted by both the poles of magnet

Solution

C.

repelled by both the poles of magnet

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