Which of the following statements is CORRECT about the earth's magnetic field?
A
the angle of dip is the angle which a freely suspended magnet makes with the vertical
B
the angle of declination is the angle between the magnetic meridian and the geographic meridian
C
the angle of declination is the angle which a magnetic compass makes with the magnetic meridian
D
the angle of inclination is the difference between the angle of dip and the angle of declination
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
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Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28195)