Question
State few characteristics of magnetic field lines.

Answer

Following are the characteristics of magnetic field line:
  • They represent the magnetic field.
  • They are directed from north to South Pole outside a magnet and from south to North Pole inside a magnet.
  • The field lines are closed curves.
  • The strength of magnetic field in a region is determined by closeness of the field lines in that region.
  • The closer the field lines are, greater will be the field strength and vice-versa.
  • No two field lines ever cross each other as it would mean two different directions of field at point of intersection, which is not possible.
  • The parallel lines represent the uniform magnetic field whereas converging lines or diverging lines represents the non-uniform magnetic field.

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