A student’s sketch of the magnetic field around a bar magnet shows

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Magnetism and Electromagnetism · Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Problem

A student’s sketch of the magnetic field around a bar magnet shows (i) the lines starting from the South pole and ending at the North pole, and (ii) two field lines crossing each other midway. Identify the error in each case and state the correct rule that should be followed.

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