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Earth's Magnetic Field

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The north pole of earth's magnet is near __________.

A

geographic north

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the centre of earth

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C

geographic south

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D

Both (A) and (C)

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Solution

The correct option is C geographic south
The opposite poles of two magnets attract.
So, north pole of earth's magnet is near the geographic south. The magnetic field created by the molten core of the earth have a magnetic south pole near the geographic north pole to attract N-pole.
Hence, option : C.

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