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Question
Choose the incorrect statement from the following regarding magnetic lines of field
Options
The direction of magnetic field at a point is taken to be the direction in which the north pole of a magnetic compass needle points
Magnetic field lines are closed curves
If magnetic field lines are parallel and equidistant, they represent zero field strength
Relative strength of magnetic field is shown by the degree of closeness of the field lines
Solution
If magnetic field lines are parallel and equidistant, they represent zero field strength
Explanation -
Parallel and equidistant magnetic field lines represent uniform and constant field strength.
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