A magnetic field line indicates MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A magnetic field line indicates
A. Direction of force on a north pole
B. Direction of electric field
C. Direction of current
D. Path of charged particle
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Magnetic field lines represent direction of force on an isolated north pole. They emerge from north and enter south. They never cross. Tangent gives field direction. Compass aligns along these lines.

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