Which diagram best illustrates the magnetic field of a bar magnet?

Answer

A

Image with description A bar magnet with a north and south pole. Field line vectors are leaving the north pole and curl around to the south pole.

B

Image with description A bar magnet with a north and south pole. Field line vectors are leaving the north pole and curl around to the south pole.

C

Image with description A bar magnet with a north and south pole. Field line vectors are leaving the south pole and curl around to the north pole.

D

Image with description A bar magnet with a north and south pole. Field line vectors are leaving the south pole and curl around to the north pole.

Explanation

Outside a bar magnet, magnetic field lines point away from the north pole and curve around to enter the south pole. Choice A shows that direction. Choice B has the same description and would also show the correct field direction.

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Which diagram best illustrates the magnetic field of a bar magnet?

Explanation

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