CAIE IGCSE Physics 4.1.7 Direction of a Magnetic Field At a Questions

Practise defining magnetic field direction through the force on a north pole, then use plotting compasses or field arrows to determine local directions.

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Define field direction as the direction of the force on a north pole placed at that point, use the north-seeking end of a plotting compass to read the local magnetic field direction, and reverse the field direction when stating the force on a south pole at the same position.

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Define the direction of a magnetic field.

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