Question

Three diagrams in the following figures show the magnetic field lines between the poles of the magnets. Identify the poles between A,B,C,D,E and F.

Answer 1

A is north pole

B is south pole

C is south pole

D is south pole

Answer 2

Answer:

A is north pole.

B is south pole.

C, D, E, F all are south poles.

Explanation:

In the first figure, field lines are originating from A and ending in B and we know that one of the property of magnetic field lines is:

Field lines originate from North pole of a magnet and end at its South pole, by convention.

And therefore, we conclude that A is north pole and B is south pole.

In second and third figures, field lines are ending in C, D, E, and F poles, therefore, they all are south poles.

Thank you!

~ Suhani (High School Student)