The Earth behaves similarly to a bar magnet, creating a magnetic field. In which polarity direction does the magnetic field travel? Refer to the magnetic field lines in the figure. North geographic pole North magnetic pole (southern polarity) - Magnetic field lines Aligned iron filings North-seeking end of a compass Southern Northern polarity polarity Imaginary bar magnet Compass needle South magnetic pole (northern polarity) South geographic pole Choose one: O A. west to east O B. east to west O C. north to south O D. south to north

The Earth behaves similarly to a bar magnet, creating a magnetic field. In which polarity direction does the magnetic field travel? Refer to the magnetic field lines in the figure. North geographic pole North magnetic pole (southern polarity) - Magnetic field lines Aligned iron filings North-seeking end of a compass Southern Northern polarity polarity Imaginary bar magnet Compass needle South magnetic pole (northern polarity) South geographic pole Choose one: O A. west to east O B. east to west O C. north to south O D. south to north

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

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Chapter22: Magnetic Forces And Magnetic Fields

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