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Which of the following is true about axis of earth's magnetic dipole and axis of rotation of the earth?

A

They coincide with each other.

B

They are mutually perpendicular.

C

The magnetic axis is inclined at an angle `11.5^(@)` to axis of rotation of the earth.

D

They are parallel to each other.

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