Magnetic fields

1 mark · Easy

State what a magnetic field line shows.

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

Also accept: It shows the direction of the magnetic force.; It shows the path that a north pole would follow.

Common mistakes: Describes only attraction/repulsion; Refers to current

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B1 · 1 mark · States magnetic field line shows direction/shape of magnetic field.

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