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Q: Dip of a magnetic needle at equator and pole is respectively:
  • A. 90° and 0°
  • B. 12° and 78°
  • C. 0° and 90°
  • D. 78° and 12°
Correct Answer: Option C - The magnetic needle makes vertical angle to the horizontal is called dip At equator dip angle is 0º and at magnetic poles 90º
C. The magnetic needle makes vertical angle to the horizontal is called dip At equator dip angle is 0º and at magnetic poles 90º

Explanations:

The magnetic needle makes vertical angle to the horizontal is called dip At equator dip angle is 0º and at magnetic poles 90º