Q. At the magnetic north pole of the earth, the value of the horizontal component of earth’s magnetic field and angle of dip are respectively
A) Zero, maximum
B) Maximum, minimum
C) Maximum , maximum
D) Minimum , minimum
Explanation
(a) At magnetic north pole of earth, $H = 0$ and $\delta = 90{^\circ}$, maximum.
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