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Let the magnetic field on earth be modelled by that of a point magnetic dipole at the centre of earth. The angle of dip at a point on the geographical equator ______.
- is always zero.
- can be zero at specific points.
- can be positive or negative.
- is bounded.
Options
a, b and c
a, c and d
b, c and d
c and d
Solution
b, c and d
Explanation:
Angle of inclination or dip is the angle between the direction of intensity of total magnetic field of the earth and a horizontal line in the magnetic meridian.
If the total magnetic field of the earth is modelled by a point magnetic dipole at the centre, then it is in the same plane of geographical equator, thus the angle of dip at a point on the geographical equator is bounded in a range from positive to negative value.
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