The shape of the earth’s magnetic field resembles that of an imaginary:(a) U-shaped magnet (b) Straight conductor carrying current (c)Current-carrying circular coil (d) Bar magnet

Academic Physics NCERT Class 10

(d) bar magnet

Explanation

The shape of the Earth's magnetic field resembles that of an imaginary bar magnet, which has a one-fifth length of the earth's diameter buried at its center.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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