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If you put a small compass in a magnetic field, the compass will (A) swing in any random direction. (B) line up in a direction perpendicular to the magnetic field lines. (C) line up in a direction parallel to the magnetic field lines. (D) seek electrical charge concentrations.

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Description: if you put a small compass in a magnetic field the compass will a swing in any random direction b line up in a direction perpendicular to the magnetic field lines c line up in a direction pa 70124

          If you put a small compass in a magnetic field, the compass will
(A) swing in any random direction.
(B) line up in a direction perpendicular to the magnetic field lines.
(C) line up in a direction parallel to the magnetic field lines.
(D) seek electrical charge concentrations.

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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07/10/2024

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Step 1: A compass contains a small magnet (a magnetic dipole) that experiences torque in a magnetic field. Show more…

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If you put a small compass in a magnetic field, the compass will (A) swing in any random direction. (B) line up in a direction perpendicular to the magnetic field lines. (C) line up in a direction parallel to the magnetic field lines. (D) seek electrical charge concentrations.