I Defining the Forces from Magnetic Fields and Electric Fields

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Electric Field Intensity is defined as the force on a unit positive charge at a point, prompting a discussion on whether the B vector can be similarly defined as the magnetic force on a unit magnetic north pole. The concept of a unit magnetic north pole or magnetic monopoles is challenged, as they do not exist in reality. Some textbooks use the force on a hypothetical unit north monopole to derive magnetic field expressions, which raises questions about the validity of this approach. The term "magnetic field intensity vector" for the B vector is also debated, particularly in relation to its description as "Coulomb's Law for magnetism." The discussion highlights the need for clarity and accuracy in the definitions and principles of electromagnetism.
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We define Electric Field Intensity vector at a point as the force experienced by a unit positive charge kept at a point. Is it correct to define B vector similarly that is, is B vector the magnetic force acting on an unit magnetic north pole and is it correct to call B vector Magnetic Field Intensity vector?
 
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There is no such thing as a unit magnetic north pole or magnetic monopoles in general for that matter.
 
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Thank you for the response.
In a couple of textbooks I have gone through, to calculate magnetic field at any point on the axial line and equatorial line of a bar magnet of giver pole strength, the derivation for the expression of magnetic field is done by calculating the force acting on unit north mono pole kept at the given point and in the process, Coulomb's Law for magnetism is used. Is this approach wrong and is B vector ever called magnetic field intensity vector?
 
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If they describe the Biot-Savart Law as "Coulomb's Law for magnetism", that is a problem, yes.
 
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In a couple of textbooks I have gone through
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