Question

Consider the differences between a horseshoe magnet and a bar magnet. Is the attraction or repulsion going to be stronger or weaker between two horseshoe magnets or two bar magnets, as shown here? How would that influence the density of magnetic field lines?

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

A horseshoe-shaped magnet, that is, a "U" shape, has stronger attraction and repulsion capacities than that presented by a bar-shaped magnet. This is because the lines of the magnetic field on the "U" magnet are more dense and therefore promote a stronger magnetic field. This strong magnetic field exists because in a "U" shaped magnet, the magnetic poles are on the same plane, allowing a better fluctuation of the lines of the magnetic field.