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at what points on the earths surface is the angle of inclination( dip angle) maximum and minimum? give their values

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Dear student, In the region of earth's magnetic poles,dipping needles point vertically downward,the inclination has its maximum value of 90 degrees. The angle of dip is minimum at equator. Thus angle of dip at equator is nearly 0°. Regards

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