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The angle between the magnetic merdian and geographical merdian is called

A

angle of dip

B

angle of declination

C

magnetic moment

D

power of magnetic field

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To solve the question, we need to understand the definitions of the terms involved and the relationship between the magnetic meridian and the geographical meridian. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Terms:** - **Geographical Meridian:** This is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, representing the direction of the Earth's geographic north. - **Magnetic Meridian:** This is the direction that a magnetic compass points, which is not always aligned with the geographical north due to the Earth's magnetic field. ...
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