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Needles `N_(1) , N_(2), and N_(3)` are made of a ferromagnetic, a paramagnetic and a diamagnetic substance respectively . A magnet when brought close to them will

A

Attract `N_(1)` strongly ,`N_(2)` weakly and repel `N_(3)` weakly

B

Attract `N_(1)` strongly , but repel `N_(2) and N_(3)` weakly

C

Attract all three of them

D

Attract `N_(1) and N_(2)` strongly but repel `N_(3)`

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A
Ferromagnetic substances ,magnetised strongly in the direction of magnetic field , paramagnetic substances magnetised weakly in the direction of magnetic field while diamagnetic substance is magnetised weakly in opposite direction of magnetic field .
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