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Rajesh Kumar Jena posted an Question
July 05, 2021 • 00:30 am 20 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Geology (GG)

If a point on the earth , the vertical component as well as the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field are equal then what is the value of magnetic

if a point on the earth , the vertical component as well as the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field are equal then what is the value of magnetic inclination at that point

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    Magnetic Inclination surely refers to angle of dip which one can easily calculate with the simple formula relating horizontal, vertical components of magnetic field at any point and the Magnetic inclination. according to question, H= V (Horizontal component = Vertical component of magnetic field) So, tan ß = V/H = V/V = 1 tanß = 1 => ß = 45° ..... Ans

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