Magnetism Question 68

Question: A compass needle will show which one of the following directions at the earth’s magnetic pole

[KCET 1993, 94]

Options:

A) Vertical

B) No particular direction

C) Bent at 45° to the vertical

D) Horizontal

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

At poles magnetic field is perpendicular to the surface of earth.