Question
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.