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COMEDK · Physics · 20. Magnetic Properties of Matter

The correct definition of Meissner effect is

  1. A the phenomenon of perfect paramagnetism in superconductors
  2. B the phenomenon of perfect diamagnetism in superconductors
  3. C the phenomenon of perfect diamagnetism in semiconductors
  4. D the phenomenon of perfect ferromagnetism in metals
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(B) the phenomenon of perfect diamagnetism in superconductors

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Superconductors in the Meissner state exhibit perfect diamagnetism or superdiamagnetism, meaning that the total magnetic field is very close to zero deep inside them.