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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 11 Objective Question

Question

Magnetic lines of force have all but one of the following characteristics. The one that they DO NOT have is:
Options
A they go from the South-pole to the North-pole of the magnet
Correct Answer
B they are most concentrated at the poles of a magnet
C they pass through copper
D they never cross one another
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Let's examine each characteristic:A. Magnetic field lines go from the North pole to the South pole outside the magnet, and from South pole to North pole inside the magnet. So, 'they go from the South-pole to the North-pole of the magnet' as a general external characteristic is false.B. Magnetic field lines are indeed most concentrated at the poles, indicating the strongest field there. (True)C. Magnetic fields pass through most materials, including non-ferromagnetic ones like copper. (True)D. Magnetic field lines never cross one another, as that would imply two different directions for the magnetic field at a single point, which is impossible. (True)Therefore, the statement that is NOT true (the one they do NOT have) is A.

Hint

Recall the direction of magnetic field lines outside a bar magnet.

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