What is the difference between magnetic field and magnetic field lines?

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Magnetic fields and magnetic field lines are related to each other and are used to describe the behaviour and properties of magnetic fields. The main differences between magnetic fields and magnetic field lines are as follows –

Magnetic Field	Magnetic Field Lines
Magnetic field is a vector quantity that describes the strength and direction of the magnetic force on a charged particle or a magnetic material.	Magnetic field lines are a visual representation of the direction and strength of the magnetic field in a given region of space.
Magnetic field is measured in Tesla (T) or Gauss (G).	Magnetic field lines have no units.
Magnetic field is continuous and exists throughout a region of space where a magnetic field is present.	Magnetic field lines are discrete and do not exist outside the region where a magnetic field is present.
Magnetic field lines point in the direction of the magnetic field at any given point in space.	Magnetic field lines are a closed loop that begins and ends on magnetic poles.
The strength of the magnetic field can be calculated at any point in space by measuring the magnetic field vector.	The density of magnetic field lines indicates the strength of the magnetic field, with closer lines indicating a stronger field.
The magnetic field is used to calculate the magnetic force on a charged particle or a magnetic material.	Magnetic field lines are used to visualize and represent the direction and strength of the magnetic field in a given region of space.

In summary, the magnetic field is a mathematical vector that describes the strength and direction of the magnetic force, while magnetic field lines are a visual representation of the magnetic field that provides information on the direction and strength of the magnetic field at different points in space.

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What is the difference between magnetic field and magnetic field lines?

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Draw a circuit diagram of a full-wave rectifier using p-n junction diodes. Explain its working and show the input-output waveforms.

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