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?
A
B=BH+BV
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B
B=BV×BH
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C
B=√B2H+B2V
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D
B=BVBH
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Solution
The correct option is DB=√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.