JAMB Physics 2020 Objective — Question 35
Question 35 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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35. A magnetic needle is suspended first at the earth's north magnetic pole and then at the point on the earth's magnetic equator. The respective angles between the needle and the horizontal are
- A. A. 0° and 0°
- B. B. 90° and 0°Correct
- C. C. 0° and 90°
- D. D. 90° and 90°
Explanation
The angle of dip is 90° at the magnetic poles and 0° at the magnetic equator.
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