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Magnetic Field Patterns

Part of Magnetic FieldsGCSE Physics

This diagram covers Magnetic Field Patterns within Magnetic Fields for GCSE Physics. Revise Magnetic Fields in Magnetism for GCSE Physics with 13 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 3 of 14 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

Topic position

Section 3 of 14

Practice

13 questions

Recall

12 flashcards

📊 Magnetic Field Patterns

Bar magnet showing magnetic field lines from north to south pole, with lines closer together at poles indicating stronger field

Figure 1: Magnetic field lines around a bar magnet — lines emerge from north, curve around, and enter south pole.

RULES for drawing field lines:

  • Field lines go from NORTH to SOUTH (outside magnet)
  • Arrows show direction a north pole would move
  • Closer lines = STRONGER field
  • Lines never cross
  • Field strongest at the poles

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Practice Questions for Magnetic Fields

What happens when two like magnetic poles (e.g. north and north) are brought close together?

  • A. They repel each other
  • B. They attract each other
  • C. One pole cancels the other out
  • D. Nothing happens
1 markfoundation

State the rules for the attraction and repulsion of magnetic poles.

2 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

Like poles?
Repel
Unlike poles?
Attract

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