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Explain the following: Why are the fie...

Explain the following:
Why are the field lines repelled (expelled) when a diamagnetic material is placed in an external uniform magnetic field?

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When a diamagnetic substance is placed in an external magnetic field, a feeble magnetism is induced in opposite direction. So, magnetic lines of forces are repelled.
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