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Physics for Scientists and Engineers

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ISBN:9781337553278

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter28: Magnetic Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 43AP: A proton having an initial velocity of 20.0iMm/s enters a uniform magnetic field of magnitude 0.300...

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When it comes to magnetic fields lines, which of the following statements is not true?

A. The strength of the field is proportional to the closeness of the lines. It is exactly proportional to the number of lines per unit area perpendicular to the lines.

B. The direction of the magnetic field is perpendicular to the field line at any point in space.

C. Magnetic field lines are continuous, forming closed loops without beginning or end. They go from the north pole to the south pole.

D. Magnetic field lines can never cross, meaning that the field is unique at any point in space.

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