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Let the magnetic field on earth be modelled by that of a point magnetic dipole at the centre of earth. The angle of dip at a point on the geographical equator is

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always zero

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positive, negative or zero

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unbounded

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always negative

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Solution

The correct option is C positive, negative or zero
The angle of dip at a point on the geographical equator is positive, negative or zero depending upon the situation.

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