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A bar of diamagnetic substance is placed in a magnetic field with its length making angle `theta` with the direction of the magnetic field. How will the bar behave ?

A

It will align itself parallel to the magnetic field

B

It will align itself perpendicular to the magnetic field

C

It will not show any change

D

Its behaviour cannot be predicted

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The correct Answer is:
B
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