MCQ
The angle of dip at the magnetic equator is....$^o$
  • $0$
  • B
    $45$
  • C
    $30$
  • D
    $90$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$0$
a
(a) At magnetic equator $B_{V}=0$

therefore, angle of dip which is given by

$\tan \phi=B_{V} / B_{H}=0$

$\phi=0^{\circ}$

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