Question

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 ______.

Options

• always zero

• positive, negative or zero

• unbounded

• always negative

Answer 1

Let the magnetic field on earth be modelled by that of a point magnetic dipole at the center of earth. The angle of dip at a point on the geographical equator is positive, negative or zero.