MCQ
Vertical component of earth's magnetic field is zero:
  • A
    at magnetic poles
  • B
    at geographic poles
  • C
    at every place
  • at magnetic axis

Answer

Correct option: D.
at magnetic axis
(d)at magnetic axis

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