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Physics Question on Magnetism and matter

Lines of force, due to earth?? horizontal magnetic field, are

A

concentric circles

B

curved lines

C

elliptical

D

parallel & straight

Answer

curved lines

Explanation

Solution

The lines of force due to earth's horizontal magnetic field are curved lines. The earth's magnetic field is produced as if It had a short bar magnet inside it, with its south pole in the northern hemisphere.