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Q · MagnetismModerate · 45s
The angle of dip at a place where the horizontal and vertical components of Earth's magnetic field are equal is: 13
TopicMagnetism
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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tan δ = Bv/Bh = 1 ⇒ δ = 45°.
21
Final Answer: Option B - 45°
17