Creating a uniform magnetic field
1 mark · EasyState what is meant by a uniform magnetic field.
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A region where the magnetic field strength and direction are the same at every point.
Also accept: A magnetic field that has the same strength and direction everywhere in the region
Common mistakes: Saying only strength is the same and ignoring direction; Describing only straight lines
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B1 · 1 mark · States both strength and direction are the same everywhere
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A uniform magnetic field is a region where the magnetic field strength and direction are the same at every point.