Solution

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For a linear induced response, reversing reverses and the sample magnetization, while also reversing the field gradient. Their product in therefore keeps the same sign and magnitude:
This is also explicit in the dependence in part (d), for both the shape-consistent and printed alternatives. The conclusion assumes no independent permanent moment, remanence or hysteresis; those would require a different response model.

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