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At a place horizontal and vertical components of earth`s magnetic field are as follows
`BH=1G 5^⋅` East of north
BV=1G vertically upward
Then inclination and declination are respectively

A

`45^ circ , 5^circ W`

B

`5^ circ , 45^circ E`

C

`45^ circ , 5^circ E`

D

`5^ circ , 45^circ W`

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the inclination and declination of the Earth's magnetic field based on the given horizontal and vertical components. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Values**: - Horizontal component of Earth's magnetic field, \( B_H = 1 \, \text{G} \) (5° East of North) - Vertical component of Earth's magnetic field, \( B_V = 1 \, \text{G} \) (vertically upward) 2. **Understanding Inclination**: - The inclination (or angle of dip) \( \theta \) is defined as the angle between the Earth's magnetic field and the horizontal plane. It can be calculated using the formula: \[ \tan(\theta) = \frac{B_V}{B_H} \] 3. **Substituting the Values**: - Here, both \( B_H \) and \( B_V \) are equal to 1 G. Therefore: \[ \tan(\theta) = \frac{1 \, \text{G}}{1 \, \text{G}} = 1 \] 4. **Calculating the Inclination**: - To find \( \theta \), we take the arctangent: \[ \theta = \tan^{-1}(1) = 45^\circ \] 5. **Understanding Declination**: - The declination is defined as the angle between the magnetic north and the true north. According to the problem, it is given as 5° East of North. 6. **Final Answers**: - The inclination \( \theta \) is \( 45^\circ \). - The declination is \( 5^\circ \) East. ### Conclusion: Thus, the inclination and declination are respectively: - Inclination: \( 45^\circ \) - Declination: \( 5^\circ \) East
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