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Question
The intensity of a magnetic field is indicated by the lines of ______.
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Solution
The intensity of a magnetic field is indicated by the lines of force.
Explanation:
Magnetic field lines show the direction and strength of the magnetic field. The closer the lines are to each other, the stronger the magnetic field.
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