NEET Physics Earth's Magnetism Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): At the magnetic poles, a compass needle does not point to any specific direction. | Reason (R): The magnetic field lines at the poles are converging, affecting the compass needle’s ability to align horizontally.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context states that at the poles, the magnetic field lines converge, which disrupts the horizontal alignment of a compass needle, explaining why it does not point in a specific direction.
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