Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12
Which of the following statements about the Earth's magnetic field and the magnetic needle is correct?
A
The angle of dip is the angle that the total magnetic field makes with the horizontal surface.
B
A magnetic needle does not show true north in all locations on Earth.
C
The magnetic meridian is a vertical plane that runs from east to west.
D
The total magnetic field at a point can only be horizontal and never vertical.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The angle of dip is indeed defined as the angle that the total magnetic field makes with the surface of the Earth, as stated in the NCERT context provided.
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