Q. When a magnet is placed vertically on horizontal board, number of neutral points obtained on the board is
A) Four
B) Three
C) Two
D) One
Explanation
(d) At one point only, vertical component of earth’s magnetic field may balance the field due to vertical magnet (which is vertical being along the axis of the magnet).
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.