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Magnetism: Magnetic Field Lines — Properties MCQ

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Magnetic Field Lines — PropertiesEasyQuestion 20222

Question

Which property is TRUE about magnetic field lines?
  1. A
    They start and end on charges
  2. B
    They form closed loops and never intersect
    Correct
  3. C
    They can cross each other
  4. D
    They start from south poles

Correct answer

They form closed loops and never intersect

Explanation

Magnetic monopoles don't exist — field lines always close on themselves (they emerge from N, re-enter at S externally, and continue N→S inside the magnet). Two field lines never cross (that would imply two directions at one point).