Question

this model represents the magnetic field between two bar magnets.
complete the sentences to describe the model.
the two magnets have poles near each other. in between the magnets, the north pole of a like magnet would be the north pole of the magnet on the left and the north pole of the magnet on the right. because these forces act in , the magnetic field lines between the two magnets .

Explanation:

1. First blank: The poles near each other are both N (north) poles, so they are "like" poles (since like poles repel, and the field lines between them are pushing apart, consistent with like poles).
2. Second blank: A north pole of a test magnet near the left magnet's north pole (like pole) would be repelled (so "repelled by" the left north pole).
3. Third blank: Near the right magnet's north pole (another like pole), the test north pole would also be repelled (so "repelled by" the right north pole).
4. Fourth blank: The forces from both left and right north poles on the test north pole act in the same direction (away from both), so "the same direction".
5. Fifth blank: Since the forces are in the same direction (pushing apart), the magnetic field lines between the two magnets "curve away from each other" (consistent with repulsion between like poles, field lines don't connect and push apart).

Answer:

1. The two magnets have $\boldsymbol{\text{like}}$ poles near each other. In between the magnets, the north pole of a test magnet would be $\boldsymbol{\text{repelled by}}$ the north pole of the magnet on the left and $\boldsymbol{\text{repelled by}}$ the north pole of the magnet on the right. Because these forces act in $\boldsymbol{\text{the same direction}}$, the magnetic field lines between the two magnets $\boldsymbol{\text{curve away from each other}}$.