At a location, the horizontal components of the earth's magnetic field is 
in the magnetic meridian and the dip angle is 
. The earth's magnetic field at this location in 
is
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Given,
Horizontal component of earth's magnetic field, 
Angle of dip, 
We know that, 
where 
Net magnetic field
Angle of dip
or 
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