Question

Sketch four magnetic field lines as obtained in a limited space on a horizontal plane in the earth’s magnetic field alone.

March 30, 2024

Answer

Magnetic field lines as obtained in a limited space on a horizontal plane in the earth’s magnetic field alone are shown below:

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