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Which among the following is denoted by δ?(a) Horizontal component(b) Magnetic meridian(c) Magnetic declination(d) Magnetic inclinationI got this question in class test.This interesting question is from Earth’s Magnetism in section Magnetism and Matter of Physics – Class 12 |
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Answer» RIGHT OPTION is (d) Magnetic inclination Explanation: Magnetic dip or inclination at a place is defined as the ANGLE made by the EARTH’s magnetic FIELD with the horizontal in the magnetic meridian. It is denoted by δ. Magnetic declination at a place is defined as the angle between the geographic meridian and magnetic meridian. |
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