The magnetic field due to the Earth is closely equivalent to that due to:

  • A
    $A$ large magnet of length equal to the diameter of the Earth
  • B
    $A$ magnetic dipole placed at the centre of the Earth
  • C
    $A$ large coil carrying current
  • D
    Neither of the above

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