Question 1- Define Magnetic Meridian? (Physics 2019-20 1Marks AMU +2)

AMU SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMNINATION

 CLASS 12

 PHYSICS 2019-2020

Question.  Define Magnetic Meridian?(AMU 2019-20)

Answer- The vertical plane passing through the magnetic axis of a freely suspended small magnet is called magnetic meridian. The earth's magnetic field acts in the direction of the magnetic meridian. 

   

Related Question-Where is magnetic equator?

The magnetic equator is defined as the line around the earth where the magnetic field is horizontal, or parallel to the earth's surface. It does not circle the earth as a smooth line like the geographic equator, but instead it meanders north and south.