Noting that the magnetic field lines of a bar magnet resemble the electric field lines of a pair of equal and opposite charges, do you expect the magnetic field to rapidly decrease in strength with distance from the magnet? Is this consistent with your experience with magnets?

Emilio Calhoun

Emilio Calhoun

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2022-10-29

Noting that the magnetic field lines of a bar magnet resemble the electric field lines of a pair of equal and opposite charges, do you expect the magnetic field to rapidly decrease in strength with distance from the magnet? Is this consistent with your experience with magnets?

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broeifl

broeifl

Beginner2022-10-30Added 11 answers

Yes magnetic field rapidly decreases with distance as 1 r 3 . This is consistent with what is observed with a permanent magnet.

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