NEET Physics Earth's Magnetism MCQ Question
Imagine a diagram showing the Earth with magnetic field lines, where some field lines converge at a specific point on the surface. What is the significance of this point where the field lines converge?
It is the magnetic pole where the compass needle points vertically.
It is the geographic North Pole where all magnetic field lines originate.
It is a region with no magnetic field influence due to Earth's rotation.
It is the equator where the magnetic declination is maximum.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
At the magnetic poles, the field lines are vertical, causing a compass needle to point vertically rather than horizontally.
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