The lines along which the iron filings align themselves around a bar magnet represent magnetic field lines.

True

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

False

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A True
The statement is true.

The magnet exerts its influence in the region surrounding it. Therefore the iron filings experience a force. The force thus exerted makes iron filings to arrange in a pattern. The region surrounding the magnet, in which the force of the magnet can be detected, is said to have a magnetic field. The lines along which the iron filings align themselves represent magnetic field lines.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q. When iron filings are spread on a piece of paper with a bar magnet at the center, the iron filings align themselves along the of the bar magnet.

Statement 1: When iron fillings are spread around a magnet, they align themselves as shown.

Statement 2: Magnetic field of the magnet, apply force on each filing which makes them get oriented in the mentioned way.

Q. If you carry out an experiment to find the pattern of magnetic field lines due to a bar
magnet using iron filings, you’ll find that the filings arrange themselves in nearly concentric circles
with spaces between them. What is the reason for this spacing between them? Doesn’t magnetic field
exist in the region between them?

Q. Statement 1: A bar magnet can be used for navigation.

Statement 2: Magnets align themselves according to the magnetic field around them.

When we sprinkle iron filings on a paper on which a bar magnet is kept, why do the iron filings spread in the shape of the magnetic field lines and why don't they all stick to the magnet?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program