Question
Physics Question on Magnetism and matter
In the magnetic meridian of a certain plane,the horizontal component of earth's magnetic field is 0.36 Gauss and the dip angle is 60°. The magnetic field of the earth at location is:
A
0.72 Gauss
B
0.18 Gauss
C
0.42 Gauss
D
0.56 Gauss
E
0.81 Gauss
Answer
0.72 Gauss
Explanation
Solution
the correct answer is (A): 0.72 Gauss