Q129 / 200 · NEET 2012 (Screening) · Physics

A compass needle which is allowed to move in a horizontal plane is taken to a geomagnetic pole. It

A
will become rigid showing no movement
Correct answer
B
will stay in any position
C
will stay in north-south direction only
D
will stay in east-west direction only

Solution

It will stay in any position at geomagnetic north and south poles.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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