Question
Physics Question on Magnetism and matter
A dip circle is taken to geomagnetic equator. The needle is allowed to move in a vertical plane perpendicular to the magnetic meridian. The needle will stay
A
in horizontal direction only
B
in vertical direction only
C
in any direction except vertical and horizontal
D
in any direction it is released
Answer
in any direction it is released
Explanation
Solution
A dip circle is taken to geomagnetic equator. The needle is allowed to move in a vertical plane perpendicular to the magnetic meridian. The needle will stay in the direction it is released.