$A$ compass needle which is allowed to move in a horizontal plane is taken to a geomagnetic pole. It

  • A
    Will stay in north-south direction only
  • B
    Will stay in east-west direction only
  • C
    Will stay in any position
  • D
    Will become rigid showing no movement

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