Why do magnetic lines always form closed loop and electric lines dont?
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Magnetic lines are the lines of force that represent the direction and strength of the magnetic field around a magnet or a current-carrying wire. Electric lines, on the other hand, are the lines of force that represent the direction and strength of the electric Show more…
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