Question

Is magnetic field a vector quantity?

Answer 1

Yes, the magnetic field is a vector quantity. This means it has both magnitude (how strong the field is) and direction (which way the field points).

The magnetic field is represented by the symbol B, and it’s often described in terms of the direction a magnetic force would push a moving charged particle. The direction of the magnetic field is determined by using the right-hand rule (for example, around a current-carrying wire or a magnet).

So, the magnetic field’s strength and the direction in which it acts make it a vector.