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Magnetism: Magnetic Susceptibility vs Temperature — Paramagnetic MCQ

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Magnetic Susceptibility vs Temperature — ParamagneticMediumQuestion 20239

Question

For a paramagnetic substance, if temperature is doubled, susceptibility:
  1. A
    Doubles
  2. B
    Halves
    Correct
  3. C
    Stays the same
  4. D
    Quadruples

Correct answer

Halves

Explanation

Curie's law: χ = C/T. If T doubles → χ halves.