If a magnet is suspended at an angle 
to the magnetic meridian, it makes an angle of 
with the horizontal. The real dip is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Let the real dip be φ φ , then 
For apparent dip,
or 
or 
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