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Q · MagnetismModerate · 45s
A magnetic needle suspended freely aligns itself along: 244
TopicMagnetism
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Aligns along magnetic meridian (direction of Earth's magnetic field).
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Final Answer: Option B — Magnetic meridian
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