Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Explain the meaning of the term magnetic field ?
Advertisements
Solution
The space around the magnet where its influence can be experienced is known as magnetic field. This field is formed by the magnetic lines of force which run from the North pole to the South pole. These lines can be found to be maximum crowded at the two ends of the magnet which are the poles i.e. the North pole and the South pole.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Answer the following in detail.
How is the single-touch method of magnetism different from the double-touch method?
Define the following term regarding a bar magnet:
Effective length
Define the following term regarding a bar magnet:
Magnetic equator
If a bar magnet is hung by a thread tied at its center, its north pole becomes steady in the direction of the ______ Pole of the earth.
Draw lines of force surrounding a bar magnet when it is placed in the magnetic meridian with its north pole pointing geographic south.
Define the term Poles of a magnet
Define the following term:
Angle of dip
Observe the pictures A and B given in figure carefully.
Which of the following statement is correct for the above given pictures?
The magnetic poles always exist in pairs.
