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At a certain place, the horizontal component `B_(0)` and the vertical component `V_(0)` of the earth's magnetic field are equal in magnidude. The total intensity at the place will be

A

`B_(0)`

B

`B(2)/(0)`

C

`2B_(0)`

D

`sqrt(2)B_(0)`

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