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A dip circle is taken to geomagnetic equator. The needle is allowed to move in a vertical plane perpendicular to the magnetic meridian. The needle will stay

A

in horizontal direction only

B

in vertical direction only

C

in any direction except vertical and horizontal

D

in any direction it is released.

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D
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