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A compose needle which is allowed to move in a horizontal plane is taken to a geomagnetic pole. It

A

Will stay in north-south direction only

B

Will stay in east-west direction only

C

Will becomes rigid showing no movement

D

Will stay in any position

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D
Magnetic field is vertical
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