NEET Physics Earth's Magnetism MCQ Question
What happens to a compass needle when it is taken to the magnetic pole?
It converges and points vertically downwards.
It continues to point towards true north.
It spins rapidly and cannot stabilize.
It points towards the geographic south.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
At the magnetic poles, the magnetic field lines are converging, causing the compass needle to point vertically downwards instead of along the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field.
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