Problem: Choose the best description of a magnetic field line.A. A magnetic field line shows the direction a positive charge would move.B. Magnetic field lines for a bar magnet are parallel to the magnet.C. Magnetic field lines always point north.D. A magnetic field line shows the direction a compass needle would point.
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Magnetic field lines are directed away from the north pole and towards the south pole of the magnet.
Problem Details
Choose the best description of a magnetic field line.
A. A magnetic field line shows the direction a positive charge would move.
B. Magnetic field lines for a bar magnet are parallel to the magnet.
C. Magnetic field lines always point north.
D. A magnetic field line shows the direction a compass needle would point.
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