A compass needle which is allowed to move in a horizontal plane is taken to a geomagnetic pole. It
A compass needle which is allowed to move in a horizontal plane is taken to a geomagnetic pole. It
- [AIPMT 2012]
- A
Will stay in north-south direction only
- B
Will stay in east-west direction only
- C
Will stay in any position
- D
Will becomes rigid showing no movement
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