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

A

always zero

B

positive, negative or zero

C

unbounded

D

always negative

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The angle of dip at a point on the geographical equator is positive,negative or zero depending upon the situation.
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