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A dip circle is adjusted so that its needle moves freely in the magnetic meridian. In this position, the angle of dip ia `40^(@)`. Now the dip circle is rotated so that the plane in which the needle moves makes an angle of `30^(@)` with the magnetic meridian. In this position the needle will dip by an angle

A

`40^(@)`

B

`30^(@)`

C

More than `40^(@)`

D

Less than `40^(@)`

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C
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