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Let the magnetic field on earth be modelled by that of a point magnetic dipole at the centre of earth. The angle of dip at a point on the geographical equator

A

is always zero

B

can be zero at specific points

C

can be positive or negative

D

is bounded

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B, C, D
The angle of dip at a point on the geographical equator satisfies the options (b), (c) and (d).
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