When magnetic field lines for a bar magnet are plotted the lines are closer near the poles than in the middle of the magnet. Explain.

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The closeness of field lines shows the relative strength of magnetic field, i.e. closer lines show stronger magnetic field and vice-versa. Crowded field lines near the poles of magnet show more strength than in the middle of the magnet.

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