Question

In any place , why does the magnetic needle of a campass not settle parallel to the ground but at a an angle to it

Answer 1

Answer:

at the ground ...................

Answer 2

Answer:

A compass needle aligns itself with the Earth's 3 dimensional magnetic field. Close to the equator this will be pretty much parallel to the ground but as to get closer to either the north or south magnetic poles the needle begins to dip.