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At magnetic poles, the angle of dip is

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 45°
  2. 30°
  3. Zero
  4. 90°

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 90°

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: D) 90° 📚 Explanation: The Angle of Dip is the angle that the Earth's total magnetic field makes with the horizontal surface. At the magnetic poles, the magnetic field lines are perpendicular (vertical) to the Earth's surface, so the angle is 90°. At the equator, it is 0°