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Vibhor
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Hello ,
I am having a slight confusion while reading the chapter on Earth's magnetism . If we place a magnetic compass on the floor I.e on Earth's surface , the North (red) of the compass needle points towards magnetic north of Earth .
But would it be correct to say that "the compass needle aligns itself such that it becomes parallel to the horizontal component of Earth's magnetic field " ??
Thanks
I am having a slight confusion while reading the chapter on Earth's magnetism . If we place a magnetic compass on the floor I.e on Earth's surface , the North (red) of the compass needle points towards magnetic north of Earth .
But would it be correct to say that "the compass needle aligns itself such that it becomes parallel to the horizontal component of Earth's magnetic field " ??
Thanks