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Earth's magnetic field always has a hori...

Earth's magnetic field always has a horizontal component except at

A

Equator

B

Magnetic pole

C

A latitude `60^(@)`

D

An inclination of `60^(@)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
At the magnetic pole, `H=O`
and `R=sqrt(H^(2)+V^(2))=V`
Thus at the magnetic pole, the earth's magnetic field is vertical.
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