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(a) Draw the pattern of magnetic field lines near a bar magnet placed with it’s north pole pointing towards the geographic north. Indicate the position of neutral points by marking x.
(b) State whether the magnetic field lines in part (a) represent a uniform magnetic field or non-uniform magnetic field?

March 30, 2024

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(a) Below diagram shows the magnetic field lines near a bar magnet placed with it’s north pole pointing towards the geographic north. The position of neutral points is marked with x:

(b) The magnetic field lines as shown in part (a) are non-uniform.

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