1. Magnetic lines of force always form closed loops. They originate from the North pole and terminate at the South pole.
2. Magnetic lines of force are always continuous and do not have any breaks or interruptions.
3. The density of magnetic lines of force is proportional to the strength of the magnetic field. The closer the lines are to each other, the stronger the magnetic field in that region.
4. The direction of a magnetic line of force at any point gives the direction of the magnetic field at that point. The lines of force are tangent to the magnetic field at each point.
5. Magnetic lines of force do not intersect each other. If they did, it would imply that there are two directions for the magnetic field at that point, which is not possible.
6. The magnetic lines of force repel each other when they are parallel and attract each other when they are antiparallel.
7. The magnetic lines of force tend to contract longitudinally and expand laterally. This is why they form a closed loop from the North pole to the South pole.
8. Magnetic lines of force can also pass through magnetic materials, but their path is distorted and influenced by the material's magnetic properties.
Properties of magnetic lines of force
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