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At a point A on the earth's surface of angle of dip, `delta=+25^(@)`. At a point B on the earth's surface the angle of dip, `delta=-25^(@)`. We can interpret that.

A

A and B are both located in the southern hemisphere.

B

A and B are both located in the northern hemisphere.

C

A is located in the southern hemisphere and B is located in the northern hemisphere.

D

A is located in the northern hemisphere and B is located in the southern hemisphere.

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given angles of dip at points A and B on the Earth's surface. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Angle of Dip**: - The angle of dip (denoted as δ) is the angle made by the Earth's magnetic field with the horizontal plane. - A positive angle of dip indicates that the magnetic field is directed downward into the Earth, while a negative angle indicates that the magnetic field is directed upward away from the Earth. 2. **Analyzing Point A**: - At point A, the angle of dip is given as δ = +25°. - According to the convention, a positive angle of dip indicates that point A is located in the Northern Hemisphere. 3. **Analyzing Point B**: - At point B, the angle of dip is given as δ = -25°. - A negative angle of dip indicates that point B is located in the Southern Hemisphere. 4. **Conclusion**: - From the analysis, we conclude that point A is in the Northern Hemisphere and point B is in the Southern Hemisphere. Thus, the correct interpretation is that **A is located in the Northern Hemisphere and B is located in the Southern Hemisphere**.

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given angles of dip at points A and B on the Earth's surface. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Angle of Dip**: - The angle of dip (denoted as δ) is the angle made by the Earth's magnetic field with the horizontal plane. - A positive angle of dip indicates that the magnetic field is directed downward into the Earth, while a negative angle indicates that the magnetic field is directed upward away from the Earth. ...
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