Magnets and magnetic fields

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Question 21
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Three bar magnets, X, Y, and Z, are positioned in a non-magnetic guide track as shown in the diagram.

Bar magnets X, Y, and Z on a track

Magnet Y is removed, rotated through 180∘ 180^\circ\,180∘ horizontally, and then placed back into its original position between Magnet X and Magnet Z.

How does this rotation affect the magnetic forces acting on Magnet Y?

Magnet Y now attracts Magnet X and repels Magnet Z

Magnet Y now repels Magnet X and attracts Magnet Z

Magnet Y now repels both Magnet X and Magnet Z

Magnet Y now attracts both Magnet X and Magnet Z

Magnets and magnetic fields Questions

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