Lesson: Magnetic Fields

In this lesson, we will learn how to correctly draw the field lines of the magnetic field created by a magnet and how to relate field lines to the force experienced by two magnets.

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Worksheet: 10 Questions • 2 Videos

Q1:

Which of the two diagrams correctly shows the magnetic field lines between two flat very wide magnets that are placed near to each other? Red represents the north pole of the magnets and blue the south pole.

Q2:

Which of the four diagrams correctly shows the field lines of the magnetic field produced by a bar magnet?

Q3:

The diagram shows a bar magnet. The bar magnet creates a magnetic field around it.

At which point marked on the diagram is the magnetic field strongest?

At which point marked on the diagram is the magnetic field weakest?

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