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A Magnetic Needle, Free to Rotate in a Vertical Plane, Orients Itself Vertically at a Certain Place on the Earth. What Are the Values of (I) Horizontal Componentof Earth’S Magnetic Field and

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Question

A magnetic needle, free to rotate in a vertical plane, orients itself vertically at a certain place on the Earth. What are the values of (i) Horizontal component of Earth’s magnetic field and (ii) angle of dip at this place?

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Solution

(a) The horizontal component of earth’s magnetic field is 0°.

(b) The angle of dip is 0°.

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