A compass needle which is allowed to move in a horizontal plane is taken to an earth…

Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA ExamsMagnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism

A compass needle which is allowed to move in a horizontal plane is taken to an earth magnetic pole. Which of the followings are wrong?
  1. needle will stay in north south direction only
  2. needle will stay in east west direction only
  3. needle will stay in any position
  4. needle will become rigid showing no movement

Answer

(A) needle will stay in north south direction only, (B) needle will stay in east west direction only

Sign up free on Edukali to view the step-by-step worked solution and practice thousands of similar questions.

Related practice questions

More Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism questions · Browse all practice questions