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 - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 687: 5

Answer

D

Work Step by Step

If we look at the figure, there is both a North Pole on top and on the bottom. Thus, $F_B$ up cancels the $F_B$ down, giving no net magnetic force in the center of the two magnets. Since the compass points towards the south pole, the addition of the looping magnetic field would be to the right.
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