Q115 / 180 · NEET 2019 (All India) · Physics

At a point A on the earth’s surface the angle of dip, δ=+25°. At a point B on the earth’s surface, the angle of dip, δ=-25°. We can interpret that:

  • A
    A and B are both located in the northern hemisphere.
  • B
    A is located in the southern hemisphere and B is located in the northern hemisphere.
  • Correct answer
    C
    A is located in the northern hemisphere and B is located in the southern hemisphere.
  • D
    A and B are both located in the southern hemisphere.

Solution

As we know that the angle of dip is the angle between earth's resultant magnetic field from horizontal.

Figure

At the equator, dip is zero. At Northern Hemisphere, dip is positive. At Southern Hemisphere, dip is negative.

Since, the field lines originate from the South Pole, the angle of dip is negative in Southern Hemisphere. Similarly, as the field lines terminate at the North Pole, the angle of dip is positive in Northern Hemisphere.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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