Magnets and magnetic fields

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a.

Draw the magnetic field pattern in the gap between the South and North poles of the magnets shown below.

A diagram showing two rectangular bar magnets aligned horizontally with a gap between them. The magnet on the left has 'S' labeled at its right-hand pole. The magnet on the right has 'N' labeled at its left-hand pole. The space between the 'S' and 'N' poles is empty.

Include arrows on your field lines.

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b.

Describe one difference between a permanent magnet and an induced magnet.

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c.

A student investigates electromagnets and writes the following:

ElectromagnetsAn electromagnet is a solenoid with an iron core.When an electric current flows through the wire, a gravitational field is created.The strength of this field can be increased by decreasing the current or byincreasing the number of turns of the coil. \begin{array}{|l|}\hline \textbf{Electromagnets} \\ \\ \text{An electromagnet is a solenoid with an iron core.} \\ \text{When an electric current flows through the wire, a gravitational field is created.} \\ \text{The strength of this field can be increased by decreasing the current or by} \\ \text{increasing the number of turns of the coil.} \\\hline \end{array} ElectromagnetsAn electromagnet is a solenoid with an iron core.When an electric current flows through the wire, a gravitational field is created.The strength of this field can be increased by decreasing the current or byincreasing the number of turns of the coil.​​

The student makes two mistakes in their description. Identify the two mistakes.

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