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Differentiate between magnetic flux through an area and magnetic field at a point.

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Magnetic flux is related to the total number of magnetic field lines through a surface, while the magnetic field at a point is related to the intensity and direction of the field at that specific location.
Updated On: Jun 24, 2025
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Magnetic flux and magnetic field at a point are related concepts in electromagnetism, but they are fundamentally different. Below is the concise differentiation:  

Magnetic FluxMagnetic Field at a Point
Scalar quantityVector quantity
\( \Phi_B = B A \cos \theta \)\( \mathbf{B} = \frac{F}{qv} \)
Measured in Weber (Wb)Measured in Tesla (T)
Depends on areaDepends on current and distance
Total number of field lines through a surfaceLocal property of space at a point

In summary, magnetic flux is the total magnetic field passing through a given area, while the magnetic field at a point refers to the local magnetic influence at a specific point in space.

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