NEET Physics Earth's Magnetism MCQ Question
Consider a diagram showing the Earth's magnetic field at a point P on the surface, resolved into horizontal and vertical components. Which angle does the total magnetic field make with the surface of the Earth?
Angle of dip
Angle of declination
Angle of deviation
Angle of inclination
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The angle that the total magnetic field of the Earth makes with the surface is known as the angle of dip, also referred to as inclination, as described in the NCERT context.
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