Simple Conceptual True/False Questions About Magnetism

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Magnetic field lines do not begin and end at magnetic charges, making the first statement false, as they can pass through the interior of a magnet. The second statement is also false; while magnetic field lines are referred to as "lines of force," charged particles do not necessarily follow these lines. Instead, magnetic lines always form closed loops and do not indicate the direction of a charge's movement. There is no concept of 'magnetic charge' in magnetism. Overall, both statements are confirmed as false.
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Homework Statement



1). Magnetic Field lines begin and end at magnetic charges. (True or False)
2). Magnetic field lines are "lines of force" for charged particles. (For example, a charge will follow the magnetic field lines.)

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I believe that they are both false. In #1, magnetic field lines can go through the middle of a bar magnet, so I believe it is false.

For #2, I have heard them called "lines of force" before, but they do not follow the magnetic field lines because they don't point in the direction of the charge.

Any confirmation or denial would be great.
 
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Magnetic lines always close on themselves. No such thing as a 'magnetic charge'. So yeah, I think 'false' for #1.

Correct on #2.
 
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