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Earth's magnetic field always has a horizontal component expert at or Horizontal component of earth's magnetic field remains zero at

A

Equator

B

Magnetic poles

C

A latitude of `60^(@)`

D

An altitude of `60^(@)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
At magnetic poles, the angle of dip is `90^(@)`. Hence the horizontal component `B_(H)=B cos theta=0`.
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