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Homework Statement
As the bar magnet (see attached diagram) leaves the loop of wire, it experiences a force opposing its exit. I understand why, according to Lenz's law, a force would oppose the bar magnet's exit. I don't understand, however, what causes the force. In this case, the force is rightwards.
In other words, what are the mechanics that cause the magnet to experience a rightwards force?
Homework Equations
See diagram.
Lenz's Law: Current is induced in a surface to oppose the change in magnetic flux through it.
The Attempt at a Solution
Here, the current induced produces a magnetic field that points in the same direction as the magnet. Hence, as the magnet tries to leave, another magnetic field somehow opposes its motion...