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Question

On a table, a weak magnet Y is placed near a strong magnet X, which is firmly fixed on the table, as shown in the figure below.


How will the magnet Y move?

A
Y will not turn at all.
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Y will turn in the clockwise direction.
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Y will turn in the anticlockwise direction.
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Cannot be determined.
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Solution

The correct option is C Y will turn in the anticlockwise direction.
The south pole of magnet X repels the south pole of magnet Y whereas it attracts the north pole of magnet Y. In other words, bottom end of Y moves rightwards and top end leftwards. Hence, it will rotate in anticlockwise direction.

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