Lines of force due to earth's horizontal magnetic field are
A
parallel and straight
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B
concentric circles
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C
elliptical
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D
curved lines
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Solution
The correct option is D
curved lines
Earth act as a Bar Magnet having South Pole of magnet towards Northern Hemisphere and North Pole towards Southern Hemisphere. And we know that, the magnetic field lines created by the magnet are curved lines.
Hence, Curved Lined of Force will be produced by the Earth.