JAMB Physics 2006 Question 30

Question 30

Magnetism

Which of the following diagrams represents the magnetic field of two isolated unlike poles?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.A
  2. B.B
  3. C.C
  4. D.D
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Answer: D (D)

Explanation

Unlike poles attract, so field lines run straight across from N to S, and the arrows point from the N pole towards the S pole. Only D shows this.