Question

Let the magnetic field on earth be modelled by that of a point magnetic dipole at the centre of earth. The angle of dip at a point on the geographical equator is

• A. Always zero
• B. Positive, negative or zero
• C. Unbounded
• D. Always negative

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Positive, negative or zero

Answer 2

: The angle of dip at a pint on the geographical equator is positive, negative or zero depending upon the situation.