Physics

Physics

Problem

A region normally has a horizontal geomagnetic field of 25 μT25\,\mu\text{T} pointing toward geographic north. A nearby ferromagnetic ore body adds an additional horizontal field of 10 μT10\,\mu\text{T} directed due east. Ignoring any vertical components, in which direction will a freely pivoting compass needle point? a) 14∘14^{\circ} east of geographic north b) 67∘67^{\circ} east of geographic north c) 22∘22^{\circ} east of geographic north d) 22∘22^{\circ} west of geographic north

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