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Is the Earth’s magnetic field parallel to the ground at
Chapter 22, Problem 5(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 5CQ
Is the Earth’s magnetic field parallel to the ground at all locations? If not, where is it parallel to the surface? Is its strength the same at all locations? If not, where is it greatest?
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QUESTION:
Problem 5CQ
Is the Earth’s magnetic field parallel to the ground at all locations? If not, where is it parallel to the surface? Is its strength the same at all locations? If not, where is it greatest?
ANSWER:
Solution 5CQ
The pattern of magnetic field lines of earth is similar to that of a bar magnet which is tilted at from the spinning axis of the earth.