Magnetic field lines intersect each other, if yes, why?

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No, the Magnetic field of lines cannot intersect each other.

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Chapter 8: Electricity and Magnetism - Magnestism [Page 320]

Chapter 8 Electricity and Magnetism
Magnestism | Q 13 | Page 320

The magnetic field inside a long straight solenoid carrying current ______.

Explain the mechanism of attraction of iron nails by a magnet when brought near them.

Explain the following :

Several soft iron pins can cling, one below the other, from the pole of a magnet.

Explain the method of plotting the magnetic field lines by using a small compass needle.

A charge of 5000 C flows through an electric circuit in 2 hours and 30 minutes. Calculate the magnitude of current in a circuit.

State briefly the molecular theory of magnetism.

Draw diagram showing the arrangement of the lines of force for a single magnet.

The relative strength of the magnetic field at a point in the space surrounding the magnet is shown by the ____________.

Assertion (A): Magnetic field lines never intersect each other.

Reason (R): If they intersect, then at the point of intersection, the compass needle would point towards two directions, which is not possible.