When magnetic field lines are close, the magnetic field is?

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Magnetic field lines are used to visualize and represent the direction and strength of the magnetic field in a given region of space.

The closer the field lines are to each other, the stronger the magnetic field is in that region.
This is because the density of magnetic field lines represents the strength of the magnetic field.
If the field lines are close together, it means that the magnetic field is changing rapidly, and there is a large magnetic force acting in the region.
In contrast, if the field lines are far apart, the magnetic field is weaker because there is less force acting in that region.

In other words, the magnetic field lines behave like a map that tells us about the strength and direction of the magnetic field. When the field lines are close together, they indicate that the magnetic field is strong, and when they are far apart, they indicate that the magnetic field is weak. Therefore, the density of the magnetic field lines provides a visual representation of the strength of the magnetic field.

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When magnetic field lines are close, the magnetic field is?

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2.A student sets up the circuit as shown in the figure to find the value of unknown resistance X and records a set of readings of the voltmeter and the ammeter by using the rheostat.

4.This ‘average velocity’ is found be few mm/s for currents in range of a few amperes. How then is current established almost the instant a circuit is closed ?

5.With the help of a labelled diagram, explain the principle, construction and working of an a.c. generator.

6.Write two advantages of reflecting telescope over refracting telescope.

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2.
A student sets up the circuit as shown in the figure to find the value of unknown resistance X and records a set of readings of the voltmeter and the ammeter by using the rheostat.

4.
This ‘average velocity’ is found be few mm/s for currents in range of a few amperes. How then is current established almost the instant a circuit is closed ?

5.
With the help of a labelled diagram, explain the principle, construction and working of an a.c. generator.

6.
Write two advantages of reflecting telescope over refracting telescope.