ExamBro
ExamBro
KCET · Physics · Magnetic Properties of Matter

Earth's magnetic field always has a horizontal component except at

  1. A equator
  2. B magnetic poles
  3. C a latitude of \(60^{\circ}\)
  4. D an altitude of \(60^{\circ}\)
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(B) magnetic poles

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

At poles magnetic dip, \(\delta=90^{\circ}\)
As, horizontal component of Earth's magnetic field,
\(B_{H}=B \cos \delta\)
where, \(B\) is net earth's magnetic field.
\(\Rightarrow \quad B_{H}=B \cos 90^{\circ}=0\)
So, at poles, the horizontal component of earth's magnetic field is zero.