Chapter 20, Problem 3MCP

A wire carrying a current in the direction shown in Figure 20.48 passes between the poles of two bar magnets. What is the direction of the magnetic force on this wire due to the magnet? (Hint: Recall that magnetic field lines point out of a north magnetic pole and into a south magnetic pole.)

Figure 20.48

Multiple-Choice Problem 3.

1. A.    Out of the paper
2. B.     Into the paper
3. C.     Toward the N pole of the magnet
4. D.    Toward the S pole of the magnet