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The fact that magnetic field lines do not start or end at any point is a direct result of:

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**Magnetic dipole moment** quantifies strength and orientation of magnet, m = 2l × q_m where q_m pole strength. Field line concept visualizes B, with closed nature reflecting absence of magnetic monopoles, explaining non-intersection and continuity. Magnetic field lines form closed loops because there are no magnetic monopoles; every field line exiting a region must re-enter, ensuring continuity, as dictated by the absence of isolated magnetic charges in nature. Substituting values gives The absence of magnetic monopoles, which matches expected magnitude for this magnetic configuration, confirming dipole field dependence on m/r³ and torque relation τ = m B sinθ.

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