2. Two identical bar magnets of negligible width are located in the x-y plane. Magnet #1...

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2. • Two identical bar magnets of negligible width are located in the x-y plane. Magnet #1 lies on the x-axis and its north end is at x = +1.0 cm, while its south end is at x = +5.0 cm. Magnet #2 lies on the y-axis and its north end is at y = +1.0 cm, while its south end is at y = +5.0 cm.

(a) In what direction would a compass point if it were located at the origin?

(b) Repeat part (a)

for the situation where magnet #1 is reversed in polarity.

[Hint: Make a sketch of the two magnets and their individual fields at the origin.]

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