Physics-Earth's Magnetism
NEET Physics Earth's Magnetism MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 12
What is the angle of dip at a place where the magnetic field of the Earth is perfectly vertical?
A
90 degrees
B
0 degrees
C
45 degrees
D
180 degrees
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The angle of dip is the angle that the total magnetic field of the Earth makes with the surface of the Earth. At a place where the magnetic field is perfectly vertical, this angle is 90 degrees.
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