MAGNETIC FIELDS

1 mark · Easy

State what is meant by the term ‘magnetic field line’.

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A line that shows the direction and shape of a magnetic field.

Also accept: A line that shows the direction of the magnetic field.; A line drawn to represent the direction and strength of a magnetic field.

Common mistakes: A real line outside the magnet.; A path for electrons.

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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly defines 'magnetic field line' as a representation of field direction/shape.

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A magnetic field line is a line drawn to show the direction and shape of a magnetic field.