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Magnetic Meridian

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If a dip circle is placed in a plane perpendicular to magnetic meridian at the place, needle will remain

A

30^{o}

with horizontal

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B

60^{o}

with horizontal

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C

vertical

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D

45^{o}

with horizontal

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Solution

The correct option is C vertical
In a plane perpendicular to magnetic meridian, only vertical component exists, hence needle will become vertical.

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