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Edexcel IGCSE Physics 6.4 Magnetic field lines

Practise drawing and interpreting magnetic field lines around bar magnets, including arrow direction, spacing and field strength near poles.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Physics 4PH1

Exam points

  • draw field-line loops around a bar magnet with arrows running from north to south
  • use line spacing on a magnetic field diagram to explain where the field is strongest

6.4 Magnetic field lines question 1

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The region of space around a magnet is known as a magnetic field.

Which of these diagrams correctly represents the magnetic field around a bar magnet?

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Figure for Question 6.4 Magnetic field lines question 1 — Edexcel IGCSE Physics — Option A
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Figure for Question 6.4 Magnetic field lines question 1 — Edexcel IGCSE Physics — Option B
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Figure for Question 6.4 Magnetic field lines question 1 — Edexcel IGCSE Physics — Option C
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Figure for Question 6.4 Magnetic field lines question 1 — Edexcel IGCSE Physics — Option D
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