College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 19 - Magnetism - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 690: 29

Answer

Hawaii is north of equator, so the magnetic field there points northwards and mostly parallel to surface of the earth but slightly downward. This would be the direction of the remnant magnetism.

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Hawaii is north of equator, so the magnetic field there points northwards and mostly parallel to surface of the earth but slightly downward. This would be the direction of the remnant magnetism.
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