A student uses two compass needles to investigate the mag...
A student uses two compass needles to investigate the magnetic field around a bar magnet. Which of the following diagrams show the correct directions of the needles?
A
B
C
D
Correct answer is B
By convention, the field direction is taken to be outward from the North pole and in to the South pole of the magnet. Also, they form closed lines.
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