Magnetic field lines represent the direction of the magnetic field at different points. If two magnetic field lines were to intersect at a point, it would mean that the magnetic field at that point has two different directions simultaneously, which is impossible.
Two magnetic field lines produced by the same source
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2020 · Topic: Electric Current (Ohm's Law, resistance, resistivity, and conductivity)
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