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The lines of force due to earth's magnetic field are ....... .

A

Parallel, straight and horizontal

B

cylinderical

C

elliptical

D

curved lines

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If earth is accepted as a giant magnet then locally at any place on earth the magnetic lines can be considered as parallel, straight and horizontal.
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