Question

The angle of dip increases as we move from

• A. Poles to equator
• B. Equator to poles
• C. Dip is equal at all places
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B Equator to poles

At the magnetic north pole the needle will show ${90}^o$. North points away from ground. At the magnetic south pole dip angle is $-{90}^o$. Needle's north points vertically down. At the magnetic equator, you will have the needle pointing horizontally. There is no vertical component. So dip angle is $0^o$.The angle of dip increases as we move from Equator to poles