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A dip needle, which is free to move in a vertical plane perpendicular to magnetic meridian, will remain
PhysicsMagnetic Properties of MatterNEET
Options:
  • A horizontal
  • B vertical
  • C somewhere in between horizontal and vertical
  • D none of these
Solution:
2607 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: vertical
In the plane perpendicular to magnetic meridian, horizontal component of field is zero.
BH=BHcos90°=0
BV=BV
Only vertical component remains, so the dip needle will remain vertical.

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