Horizontal component of the earth's field is 3×10−5T and of dip is 53o. Magnetic field of the earth at that place is
25×10−5T
5×10−5T
85×1010T
9.9×10−8T
A
25×10−5T
B
5×10−5T
C
85×1010T
D
9.9×10−8T
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The correct option is B5×10−5T Horizontal component of the earths magnetic fields is given by BH=Bcosδ ⇒B=BHcosδ=3×10−5cos53o =5×10−5T
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