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Name three elements of the earth.s magnetic field which help in defining earth.s magnetic field completely.

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To define Earth's magnetic field completely, we can identify three key elements: 1. **Angle of Declination**: This is the angle between the geographic plane of the Earth and the magnetic meridian plane. It indicates how much the magnetic north differs from the geographic north. 2. **Angle of Dip**: This is the angle between the total magnetic field and the horizontal line at a given location. It shows how steeply the magnetic field lines are inclined with respect to the Earth's surface. 3. **Horizontal Component of Magnetic Field**: This is the component of the Earth's magnetic field that lies in the horizontal plane. It is essential for understanding the strength and direction of the magnetic field at a specific location. ...
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Knowledge Check

  • The strength of the earth's magnetic field is

    A
    constant everywhere
    B
    zero everywhere
    C
    having very high value
    D
    vary from place to place on the earths surface
  • In the magnetic meridian of a certain place, the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field is 0*26G and dip angle is 60^@ . What is the magnetic field of earth at this location?

    A
    0.50G
    B
    0.52G
    C
    0.54G
    D
    0.56G
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