Magnetic Field Lines: Can They Be Broken?

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Magnetic field lines are inherently closed loops and cannot be broken. This fundamental property distinguishes them from electric field lines, which can terminate on charges. The discussion confirms that magnetic field lines maintain continuity and do not have endpoints, reinforcing the concept of magnetic field integrity.

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Is it possible for magnetic field lines to be broken?
 
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No, magnetic field lines always form closed loops. Only electric field lines can end on charges.
 

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