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The magnetic susceptibility of paramagnetic material is:

1. less than zero
2. less than one but positive
3. greater than one
4. equal to zero

Correct Option: B

Magnetic susceptibility is given by relation
χ_m = µ_r – 1
where χ_m = magnetic susceptibility
µ_r = relative permeability
We know that for a paramagnetic material µ_r is slightly greater than unity. Therefore, magnetic susceptibility of paramagnetic material is less than one but positive.