Question
Physics Question on Magnetism and matter
A compass needle which is allowed to move in a horizontal plane is taken to a geomagnetic pole. It.
A
will become rigid showing no movement
B
will stay in any position
C
will stay in north-south direction only
D
will stay in east-west direction only
Answer
will stay in any position
Explanation
Solution
A compass needle which is allowed to move in a horizontal plane is taken to a geomagnetic pole. It will stay in any position as the horizontal component of earth's magnetic field becomes zero at the geomagnetic pole.