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What is the angle of dip at a place where horizontal and vertical components of earth's field are equal?

A

`60^(@)`

B

`45^(@)`

C

`30^(@)`

D

`90^(@)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`B_(V)=B_(H) :. tan delta = B_(V)/B_(H)=1 :. delta =45^(@)`
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