ABSTRACT

On completion of this chapter, you should be able to

1 state the fundamental law of magnetism. 2 explain the term ‘magnetic fi eld’. 3 explain the term ‘magnetic fl ux’. 4 explain the term ‘fl ux density’. 5 state the direction allocated to magnetic fl ux. 6 sketch the pattern of the magnetic fi eld, surrounding:

a a bar magnet b a horse shoe magnet.