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Why are diamagnetic substances repelled by a magnetic field​

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Diamagnetic materials are repelled by a magnetic field; an applied magnetic field creates an induced magnetic field in them in the opposite direction, causing a repulsive force. The magnetic permeability of diamagnetic materials is less than the permeability of vacuum.

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