This paper describes the flux distribution in a ferrite core after partial switching to the same flux densityby three different methods: (1) by applying a fixed pattern of alternate-polarity pulses with diminishingamplitude, (2) by amplitude limiting, and (3) by time limiting. Discontinuities in the residual magnetizationcurve in the first case show the existence of regions of oppositely-directed magnetization. A comparison ofthe curves shows that the time-limited state can be represented by a model consisting of a large numberof regions magnetized in alternate directions.