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Q: Identify the INCORRECT statement regarding magnetic meridian.
  • A. Magnetic meridian can be affected by any serious magnetic interference.
  • B. The direction is indicated by a freely suspended and balanced magnetic needle unaffected by local attractive forces.
  • C. Magnetic meridian through a point on the ground is the direction taken by a freely suspended magnetic needle placed at that point.
  • D. Direction of magnetic meridian through a point on the ground is constant.
Correct Answer: Option B - Magnetic meridian- The magnetic meridian through a point is the direction shown by a freely floating and balanced magnetic needle free from all other altractive forces. The direction of magnetic meridian can be established with the help of a magnetic compass.
B. Magnetic meridian- The magnetic meridian through a point is the direction shown by a freely floating and balanced magnetic needle free from all other altractive forces. The direction of magnetic meridian can be established with the help of a magnetic compass.

Explanations:

Magnetic meridian- The magnetic meridian through a point is the direction shown by a freely floating and balanced magnetic needle free from all other altractive forces. The direction of magnetic meridian can be established with the help of a magnetic compass.