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The lines in each diagram represent an electric field. The stronger the field, the close together the lines are.

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What best describes magnetic field lines?

Magnetic fields are produced because of moving electric charges, and visualizing the very complex mathematical relationships that fall under the magnetic field might become much easier if magnetic field lines were used. A higher density of field lines means a stronger magnetic field. Keep in mind that those lines do not actually exist; they are drawn only to visualize the strength of the magnetic field.


How are magnetic field lines arranged?

Magnetic field lines spread out from one pole, curve around the magnet, and return to the other pole.. . ah, they don't actually spread out from the poles, inside the magnet they are bunched together but they still form closed loops with the lines outside.


Choose the best description of a magnetic field line AMagnetic field lines always point north BA magnetic field line shows the direction a compass needle would point CMagnetic field lines?

From that list, I'll have to go with 'B'.


What is the hysteresis motor with diagram?

A hysteresis motor is an AC motor that operates based on the magnetic hysteresis effect, where the rotor's magnetic material retains some magnetization after the external magnetic field is removed. This motor typically features a smooth, squirrel-cage rotor and operates without brushes, which reduces maintenance. The rotor aligns itself with the rotating magnetic field of the stator, resulting in continuous rotation. While I cannot provide a diagram, a simple representation would show the stator with windings and the rotor, illustrating the magnetic field lines interacting with the rotor.


Do field lines around a current wire look different from those around a bar magnet?

Yes. The field lines of a bar magnet emerge from one end, curve around, and stop at the other end. The field lines around a current-carrying wire are circles, with the wire passing through their centers.

Related Questions

What do lines represent in an electric field diagram?

The lines in each diagram represent an electric field. The stronger the field, the close together the lines are.


How can the relative magnitudes of the field in different regions be determined from an electric field line diagram?

The relative magnitudes of the field in different regions can be determined from an electric field line diagram by looking at the spacing between the field lines. Regions with field lines that are closer together represent stronger electric fields, while regions with field lines that are farther apart represent weaker electric fields. The density of field lines can give an indication of the relative magnitude of the electric field strength.


What do the lines on phase diagram represent?

equilibrium between two states


What is the diagram of a magnetic field and how does it illustrate the direction and strength of the magnetic field lines?

A magnetic field diagram shows the direction and strength of magnetic field lines around a magnet or current-carrying wire. The lines indicate the direction a compass needle would point if placed in the field. The density of the lines represents the strength of the magnetic field, with closer lines indicating stronger fields.


How do you determine the direction of the lines on an electric field diagram?

The direction of the lines on an electric field diagram indicates the direction a positive test charge would move if placed in the field. The lines point away from positive charges and towards negative charges. The density of the lines represents the strength of the electric field at a particular point.


What does the lines on the phase diagram represent?

This line is a boundary between two phases.


A graphical representation of a circuit that uses lines to represent wires and different symbols to represent components?

schematic diagram


What do the long straight lines represent in a circuit diagram?

In a circuit diagram, long straight lines represent electrical conductors, typically wires, that connect various components of the circuit. These lines indicate the path through which electric current flows between components such as resistors, capacitors, and power sources. The simplicity of the lines helps in visualizing the connections and layout of the circuit without cluttering the diagram.


What do the lines around a bar magnet represent?

The lines around a bar magnet represent the magnetic field lines, which indicate the direction in which a magnetic north pole would be pushed when placed in the field. These lines are typically drawn from the north pole to the south pole of the magnet, showing the magnetic field's direction and strength.


How are magnetic field lines like electric field lines?

Magnetic field lines are similar to electric field lines in that they both represent the direction and strength of the field at various points in space. Both types of field lines are used to visualize the field's behavior and provide insights into the field's properties. However, magnetic field lines form closed loops, while electric field lines start and end on charges.


What is the imaginary line that helps us visualise a electric or magnetic field called?

The imaginary line that helps us visualize an electric or magnetic field is called a field line. These lines represent the direction of the force that a positive test charge would experience in the presence of the field.


What is used to represent magnetic field lines on a diagram?

Curved lines are used to represent magnetic field lines. The closer together they are, the stronger the magnetic field. Arrows are added to show the direction a north pole would move if placed at that point.