Q45. A magnet suspended freely at the Equator will set itself ______ to the surface of Earth, while

Q: What is the correct answer for CUET UG Physics Q45?

The correct answer is c. The orientation of a freely suspended magnet (like a compass needle) is determined by the direction of the Earth's magnetic field lines. At the Earth's magnetic equator, the magnetic field lines are approximately parallel to the Earth's surface. Therefore, a freely suspended magnet will align itself parallel to the surface. At the Earth's magnetic poles, the magnetic field lines are approximately

Q: Q45. A magnet suspended freely at the Equator will set itself ______ to the surface of Earth, while one suspended at pole will stand ______. (a) vertical, parallel (b) parallel, parallel (c)…

The correct answer is c. The orientation of a freely suspended magnet (like a compass needle) is determined by the direction of the Earth's magnetic field lines. At the Earth's magnetic equator, the magnetic field lines are approximately parallel to the Earth's surface. Therefore, a freely suspended magnet will align itself parallel to the surface. At the Earth's magnetic poles, the magnetic field lines are approximately

Q: What are the options for this CUET UG Physics question?

A. vertical, parallel · B. parallel, parallel · C. parallel, vertical · D. vertical, vertical

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Q45. A magnet suspended freely at the Equator will set itself ______ to the surface of Earth, while one suspended at pole will stand ______. (a) vertical, parallel (b) parallel, parallel (c) parallel, vertical (d) vertical, vertical

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The orientation of a freely suspended magnet (like a compass needle) is determined by the direction of the Earth's magnetic field lines. At the Earth's magnetic equator, the magnetic field lines are approximately parallel to the Earth's surface. Therefore, a freely suspended magnet will align itself parallel to the surface. At the Earth's magnetic poles, the magnetic field lines are approximately perpendicular (vertical) to the Earth's surface, entering the Earth at the North magnetic pole and emerging from the South magnetic pole. Thus, a freely suspended magnet will align itself vertically at the poles. Combining these observations, a magnet suspended freely at the Equator will set itself parallel to the surface of Earth, while one suspended at the pole will stand vertical. Options (a), (b), and (d) provide incorrect combinations for these orientations.

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vertical, parallel

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parallel, parallel

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parallel, vertical

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vertical, vertical

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