A compass needle which is allowed to move in a horizontal plane is taken to an earth…
Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Magnetic 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?
- needle will stay in north south direction only
- needle will stay in east west direction only
- needle will stay in any position
- 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
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