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Fun with magnets – Magnetic field of a bar magnet
Table of Contents
- Poles of a Magnet
- Field Pattern of a Magnet
- Strength of a Magnetic Field
- Summary
- Did You Know?
- What’s Next?
In the previous segment, we learned about the magnetic field and magnetic force. In this segment, we will learn about the magnetic field of a bar magnet.
What are Poles of a magnet?
The two ends of a magnet are called the Poles of a magnet. Every magnet has two poles, the
north pole ‘N’ and the south pole ‘S’.
Poles of a magnet
What is Magnetic field pattern?
The magnetic field of a magnet can be visualised as a pattern of circular lines surrounding it. This pattern is known as the Magnetic field pattern.
When iron filings are sprinkled on a bar magnet, they arrange themselves according to the magnetic field pattern of the bar magnet.
Pattern of iron filings on a bar magnet