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Define the terms 'magnetic dip' and 'magnetic declination' with the help of relevant diagrams. |
Answer» Solution :MAGNETIC Dip : Magnetic dip `(delta)` at a place is defined as the angle which the direction of TOTAL STRENGTH of earth.s magnetic field `vecB_E` SUBTENDS with a horizontal line along the magnetic MERIDIAN as shown in Fig. Magnetic Declination : Magnetic declination (D) at a place is defined as the angle whcih magnetic meridian at that place subtends from the geographic meridian. In fig. angle D is the magnetic declination. |
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