How is the direction of magnetic field at a point determined?

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How is the direction of magnetic field at a point determined?

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answered Jan 23, 2018 by Vikash Kumar (144,729 points) 8 11 21
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The direction of the magnetic field at a point can be found by placing a small magnetic compass at that point. The north end of the needle of a compass indicates the direction of magnetic field at a point where it is placed.

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