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If B is the total intensity of earth's magnetic field, BH is the horizontal component of earth's magnetic field and BV is the vertical component of earth's magnetic field, then which one of the following represents the correct relation?

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B=BH+BV
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B=BV×BH
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B=B2H+B2V
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B=BVBH
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Solution

The correct option is D B=B2H+B2V
The total intensity of earth's magnetic field at a place is the resultant of horizontal component and vertical component of earth's magnetic field at that point i.e.,
B2=B2H+B2V
or B=B2H+B2V.

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