What is the direction of magnetic field lines outside a bar magnet?
Subject: General Science
Topic: Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Options:
- Option A: From south pole to north pole
- Option B: From north pole to south pole
- Option C: From east to west
- Option D: From west to east
Correct Answer:
Option B: From north pole to south pole
Explanation:
By convention, magnetic field lines emerge from the north pole and merge at the south pole outside the magnet. Inside the magnet, the direction is from south to north.