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when two magnets are near each other the magnetic fields interact. this model represents the magnetic field between two bar magnets. complete the sentences to describe the model. the two magnets have opposite poles near each other. in between the magnets, the north pole of another magnet would be repelled by the north pole of the magnet on the left and attracted to the south pole of the magnet on the right. because these forces act in ____, the magnetic field lines between the two magnets the same direction opposite directions
Step1: Analyze Magnetic Pole Interactions
Magnetic poles follow the rule: like poles repel, opposite poles attract. The left magnet's north (N) and right magnet's south (S) are near each other (opposite poles), so forces on a new north pole: repelled by left N (like repel), attracted to right S (opposite attract). These two forces (repulsion from left N, attraction to right S) act in the same direction (both pushing/pulling the new north pole towards the right, along the line between the magnets).
Step2: Relate Force Direction to Field Lines
Magnetic field lines' direction is related to the force on a north pole. Since the two forces (repulsion from left N, attraction to right S) act in the same direction, the magnetic field lines between the magnets also align in the same direction (as the net force direction on a north pole is along the field line direction). So the forces act in "the same direction", making field lines between the magnets have the same direction.
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