Question

At the magnetic poles of the earth, a compass needle will be

• A. Vertical
• B. Bent slightly
• C. Horizontal
• D. Inclined at ${45}^0$ to the horizontal

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Vertical

For a compass to show the direction of magnetic pole moment , they must be placed at ether of the 2 geographic poles . It is because the direction of magnetic moment is from south to north pole.

The compass therefore will be vertical at both the poles.