A magnet suspended freely at the Equator

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Magnetism and Matter

Question:

A magnet suspended freely at the Equator will set itself _____ to the surface of Earth, while one suspended at pole will stand _____.

Options:

vertical, parallel

parallel, parallel

parallel, vertical

vertical, vertical

Correct Answer:

parallel, vertical

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → parallel, vertical