Magnetic field lines are shown in the given diagram. $A$ student makes a statement that the magnetic field at $X$ is stronger than at $Y$. Justify this statement. Also,redraw the diagram and mark the direction of magnetic field lines.

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(N/A) The relative strength of the magnetic field is indicated by the degree of closeness of the magnetic field lines.
Field lines are closer together at point $X$ compared to point $Y$.
Therefore,the magnetic field is stronger at $X$ where the field lines are more crowded.
The direction of magnetic field lines outside a bar magnet is from the North pole $(N)$ to the South pole $(S)$.

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