A compass needle is in a homogeneous magnetic field with its south pole pointing in the positive direction of .The net force on the compass needle is
A)zero.
B)in the same direction as .
C)at a right angle to .
D)at right angles to the plane of and the needle.
E)in the opposite direction of .

Question

A compass needle is in a homogeneous magnetic field  with its south pole pointing in the positive direction of  .The net force on the compass needle is
A)zero. 
B)in the same direction as . 
C)at a right angle to . 
D)at right angles to the plane of and the needle. 
E)in the opposite direction of .

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The Answer of A compass needle is in a homogeneous magnetic field  with its south pole pointing in the positive direction of  .The net force on the compass needle is
A)zero. 
B)in the same direction as . 
C)at a right angle to . 
D)at right angles to the plane of and the needle. 
E)in the opposite direction of .

A Compass Needle Is in a Homogeneous Magnetic Field