Magnetic fields
1 mark · EasyState where the magnetic field is strongest around a bar magnet.
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The magnetic field is strongest at the poles of the bar magnet.
Also accept: At the ends of the magnet.; At the north and south poles.
Common mistakes: States centre is strongest.
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B1 · 1 mark · States field is strongest at the poles.
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The magnetic field is strongest at the poles (ends) of a bar magnet.