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What is a neutral point? How is the position of neutral point located with the use of a compass needle?

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A neutral point is a point where the net magnetic field is zero.

Since the net magnetic field is zero at neutral points, the compass needle remains unaffected (i.e. it comes to rest pointing in any direction). In this way, it can be located.


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