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The angle of dip at a place is `60^(@)`. At this place the total intensity of earth's magnetic field is `0.64` units. The horizontal intensity of earth's magnetic field at this place is

A

`1.28` units

B

`0.64` units

C

`0.16` units

D

`0.32` units

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The correct Answer is:
D

`B_(H)=cos varphi=0.64xxcos 60^(@)=0.64xx1/2=0.32 units`
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