In a typical bar magnet, where is the magnetic force (field strength) strongest?

• A. Uniformly everywhere around the magnet
• B. Only in the region far away from the magnet
• C. At the exact center of the magnet
• D. At the poles (the ends of the magnet)

Answer: (D)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that the magnetic field around a bar magnet is not uniform; it varies in strength at different points around the magnet.
2. Recall that magnetic field lines emerge from the north pole and enter the south pole of the magnet, indicating the direction and relative strength of the magnetic field.
3. Recognize that the density of magnetic field lines is greatest near the poles (the ends of the magnet), which corresponds to a stronger magnetic field in those regions.
4. Note that at the exact center of the magnet, the magnetic field lines are more spread out, resulting in a weaker magnetic field compared to the poles.
5. Conclude that the magnetic force (field strength) is strongest at the poles (the ends of the magnet) because this is where the magnetic field lines are most concentrated.