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WAEC Physics 2018 Objective — Question 41

Question 41 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following statements about magnetic lines of force is not correct?

  • A. They pass through non-magnetic materials
  • B. They run from the north pole to the south pole
  • C. They are in a state of tension and tend to be shorted
  • D. They intersect one anotherCorrect

Explanation

Magnetic field lines never cross or intersect one another; where lines appear to meet, the resultant field is drawn instead.

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