Which of the following statements is correct about the angle of dip at various points on Earth?
a
The angle of dip is zero at the equator and 90 degrees at the magnetic poles.
b
The angle of dip is greater at higher altitudes than at lower altitudes
c
The angle of dip is positive in the northern hemisphere and negative in the southern hemisphere.
d
The angle of dip is constant at all points on Earth
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jedroy
2 months ago
just think of earth as a magnet the poles of the magnet are the poles of the earth if you take a magnet to the extreme part it will bend to the direction of the magnetic field causing it to dip at 90° but at equator it all balances out just something I use to remember
