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KCET · Physics · Magnetic Properties of Matter

At certain place, the horizontal component of earth's magnetic field is \( 3.0 \mathrm{G} \) and the angle dip
at that place is \( 30^{\circ} \). The magnetic field of earth at that location

  1. A O.5 G
  2. B \( 5.1 \mathrm{G} \)
  3. C \( 3.5 \mathrm{G} \)
  4. D \( 6.0 \mathrm{G} \)
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Correct Answer

(C) \( 3.5 \mathrm{G} \)

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Given, horizontal component of Earth's magnetic field \(=3.0 \mathrm{G} ;\) angle of dip \(=30^{\circ}\)
Now, horizontal component = B \(\cos\) (angle of dip)
\(\Rightarrow 3.0 G=B \cos 30^{\circ}\)
\(\Rightarrow B=\frac{3.0}{\cos 30^{\circ}}=\frac{3.0 \times 2}{\sqrt{3}}\)
\(\Rightarrow B=2 \sqrt{3}=3.464 \sim 3.5 \mathrm{G}\)
Therefore, magnetic field of Earth at that location \(=3.5 \mathrm{G}\)