Question

The angle of dip increases as we move from

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Equator to poles

Explanation for the correct option

1. The angle of dip is the angle between the earth's magnetic field lines and the horizontal component of the magnetic meridian.
2. It is defined as the angle in the vertical plane aligned with the magnetic north.
3. As we move from the equator to the north, the angle of dip increases because of the curvature of the earth.

Hence, option A is correct.