The magnetic compass is not useful for navigation near the magnetic poles because

  • A
    The magnetic field near the poles is zero
  • B
    The magnetic field near the poles is almost vertical
  • C
    At low temperature,the compass needle loses its magnetic properties
  • D
    Neither of the above

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