Define magnetic field lines. How do they determine magnetic field direction at a point in magnetic field?

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Magnetic field lines are used to represent the direction and strength of magnetic fields. They are used to determine the direction of magnetic fields around a magnet or a current-carrying conductor. The magnetic field lines are closed curves that form continuous loops around the magnetic material or a current-carrying conductor.

The properties of magnetic field lines are as follows:

Magnetic field lines always form continuous loops around the magnet or current-carrying conductor, i.e. they are always closed curves.
The direction of the magnetic field lines is such that the tangent to the line at any point gives the direction of the magnetic field at that point.
Magnetic field lines never intersect with each other.
The density of magnetic field lines is directly proportional to the strength of the magnetic field at any point. Thus, the denser the magnetic field lines, the stronger the magnetic field.

For example, consider a bar magnet. When iron filings are scattered around a bar magnet, they align themselves along the magnetic field lines. The direction of the magnetic field lines can be determined by connecting the points where the iron filings lie. The lines will form closed loops, with the field lines emerging from the north pole and entering the south pole. The direction of the magnetic field at any point can be found by drawing a tangent to the magnetic field line at that point.

Similarly, the magnetic field around a current-carrying conductor can be visualized using magnetic field lines. When a current-carrying conductor is passed through a sheet of paper and iron filings are sprinkled on top, the iron filings align themselves along the magnetic field lines. The field lines form concentric circles around the conductor, with the direction of the magnetic field tangent to the circles at any point.

In summary, magnetic field lines are a useful tool to visualize the direction and strength of magnetic fields. They help to understand the behavior of magnets and current-carrying conductors and are useful in practical applications of electromagnetism.

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Define magnetic field lines. How do they determine magnetic field direction at a point in magnetic field?

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The electric field at a point in a region is given by \( \vec{E} = \alpha \frac{\hat{r}}{r^3} \), where \( \alpha \) is a constant and \( r \) is the distance of the point from the origin. The magnitude of potential of the point is:

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Two point charges \( q_1 = 16 \, \mu C \) and \( q_2 = 1 \, \mu C \) are placed at points \( \vec{r}_1 = (3 \, \text{m}) \hat{i}\) and \( \vec{r}_2 = (4 \, \text{m}) \hat{j} \). Find the net electric field \( \vec{E} \) at point \( \vec{r} = (3 \, \text{m}) \hat{i} + (4 \, \text{m}) \hat{j} \).

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Define magnetic field lines. How do they determine magnetic field direction at a point in magnetic field?

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1.A rectangular glass slab ABCD (refractive index 1.5) is surrounded by a transparent liquid (refractive index 1.25) as shown in the figure. A ray of light is incident on face AB at an angle \(i\) such that it is refracted out grazing the face AD. Find the value of angle \(i\).

2.The electric field at a point in a region is given by \( \vec{E} = \alpha \frac{\hat{r}}{r^3} \), where \( \alpha \) is a constant and \( r \) is the distance of the point from the origin. The magnitude of potential of the point is:

3.Two point charges \( q_1 = 16 \, \mu C \) and \( q_2 = 1 \, \mu C \) are placed at points \( \vec{r}_1 = (3 \, \text{m}) \hat{i}\) and \( \vec{r}_2 = (4 \, \text{m}) \hat{j} \). Find the net electric field \( \vec{E} \) at point \( \vec{r} = (3 \, \text{m}) \hat{i} + (4 \, \text{m}) \hat{j} \).

4.Three batteries E1, E2, and E3 of emfs and internal resistances (4 V, 2 \(\Omega\)), (2 V, 4 \(\Omega\)) and (6 V, 2 \(\Omega\)) respectively are connected as shown in the figure. Find the values of the currents passing through batteries E1, E2, and E3.

6.A current carrying circular loop of area A produces a magnetic field \( B \) at its centre. Show that the magnetic moment of the loop is \( \frac{2BA}{\mu_0} \sqrt{\frac{A}{\pi}} \).

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2.
The electric field at a point in a region is given by \( \vec{E} = \alpha \frac{\hat{r}}{r^3} \), where \( \alpha \) is a constant and \( r \) is the distance of the point from the origin. The magnitude of potential of the point is:

3.
Two point charges \( q_1 = 16 \, \mu C \) and \( q_2 = 1 \, \mu C \) are placed at points \( \vec{r}_1 = (3 \, \text{m}) \hat{i}\) and \( \vec{r}_2 = (4 \, \text{m}) \hat{j} \). Find the net electric field \( \vec{E} \) at point \( \vec{r} = (3 \, \text{m}) \hat{i} + (4 \, \text{m}) \hat{j} \).

4.
Three batteries E1, E2, and E3 of emfs and internal resistances (4 V, 2 \(\Omega\)), (2 V, 4 \(\Omega\)) and (6 V, 2 \(\Omega\)) respectively are connected as shown in the figure. Find the values of the currents passing through batteries E1, E2, and E3.

6.
A current carrying circular loop of area A produces a magnetic field \( B \) at its centre. Show that the magnetic moment of the loop is \( \frac{2BA}{\mu_0} \sqrt{\frac{A}{\pi}} \).