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How will you plot the magnetic field lines by using a small compass needle?

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How will you plot the magnetic field lines by using a small compass needle?
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The directions indicated by the needle of the compass will help to draw the magnetic lines of force.
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Chapter 8: Electricity and Magnetism - Magnestism [Page 320]

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Frank Physics Part 1 [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 8 Electricity and Magnetism
Magnestism | Q 16 | Page 320

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