Which of the following materials is diamagnetic in nature?
A. Iron
B. Aluminum
C. Nickel
D. Water
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Materials are classified by their magnetic properties. Ferromagnetic materials (Iron, Cobalt, Nickel) are strongly attracted to magnets. Paramagnetic materials (Aluminum, Platinum) are weakly attracted. Diamagnetic materials (Water, Bismuth, Copper, Gold) are actually weakly repelled by a magnetic field because they create an induced magnetic field in opposition to the externally applied one.
Explanation:
Though the ship is made of iron, it is hollow inside and traps a large volume of air. This makes the overall or average density of the ship less than the density of water. According to the law of floatation, an object floats if its average density is less than that of the fluid. A solid iron needle has a higher density than water, so it sinks.
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