Why can't two magnetic field lines intersect?

The magnetic field lines do not intersect (or cross) one another. This is due to the fact that the resultant force on a North pole at any point can be only in one direction. But if the two magnetic field lines intersect one another, then the resultant force on a North pole placed at the point of intersection will be along two directions, which is not possible. In other words, no two field-lines are found to cross each other. If they did, it would mean that at the point of intersection, the compass needle would point towards two directions, which is not possible.

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A current through a horizontal power line flows in east to west direction. What is the direction of magnetic field at a point directly below it and directly above it?

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SCIENCE PHYSICS>Chapter 4 - Magnetic Effects of Electric Current>Progress Check 1>Q 7

The magnetic field lines are parallel straight lines inside a current carrying solenoid. What does it mean?

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SCIENCE PHYSICS>Chapter 4 - Magnetic Effects of Electric Current>Progress Check 1>Q 8

Draw magnetic field around a circular loop carrying current in an anti-clockwise direction.

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SCIENCE PHYSICS>Chapter 4 - Magnetic Effects of Electric Current>Progress Check 1>Q 9

What is an electromagnet? How does its strength vary if number of turns in the coil are changed?

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SCIENCE PHYSICS>Chapter 4 - Magnetic Effects of Electric Current>Progress Check 2>Q 1

An electron enters a magnetic field at right angles to it as shown. What will be the direction of force acting on electron? (Remember that current flows in opposite direction to that of electron)

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Direction of current in a conductor kept in magnetic field is reversed. What happens to the direction of force acting on the conductor due to the field?

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What is the function of brushes in an electric motor?

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How does the use of electromagnet instead of permanent magnet improve its power?

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