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===About Magnetic Fields===
: A '''magnetic field''' can be shown by placing a [[magnet]] under paper and then sprinkling [[Iron Fillings|iron filings ]] on the paper.
: A '''magnetic field''' is strongest at the [[poles]] of the [[magnet]].
: When a '''magnetic field''' is drawn the lines are joining extend from the north pole [[Poles|North Seeking Pole]] to the south pole [[Poles|South Seeking Pole]] of the [[magnet]]. The arrows on the field lines point from north North to southSouth.
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===Meaning===
[[File:SolarFlare1.gif|right|thumb|This animation shows a solar flare curving back to [[The Sun]] due to a strong '''magnetic field'''.]]
A '''magnetic field''' is the region around a [[magnet]] that affects other in which [[magnet]]s or [[Magnetic Material|magnetic materials]] experience a [[force]].
===About Magnetic Fields===
: A '''magnetic field''' can be shown by placing a [[magnet]] under paper and then sprinkling [[Iron Fillings|iron filings ]] on the paper.: When a '''magnetic field''' is drawn the lines are extend from the [[Poles|North Seeking Pole]] to the [[Poles|South Seeking Pole]] of the [[magnet]]. The arrows on the field lines point from North to South.: The strength of '''magnetic field''' is shown by how close together the '''magnetic field''' lines are.
: A '''magnetic field''' is strongest at the [[poles]] of the [[magnet]].
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