Angle between Magnetic meridian and Geographical meridian is called:

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  1. Angle of dip
  2. Angle of declination
  3. Angle of depression
  4. Both (A) and (B)

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Option 2 : Angle of declination
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Concept:

Elements of Earth's Magnetic Field:

  • The magnitude and direction of the magnetic field of the earth at a place are completely given by certain quantities known as magnetic elements.

Magnetic Declination (θ)or magnetic variation:

  • It is the angle between geographic and magnetic meridian planes.
  • Declination at a place is expressed at θ° E or θ° W depending upon whether the north pole of the compass needle lies to the east or the west of the geographical axis.

The angle of inclination or Dip (Φ):

  • It is the angle between the direction of the intensity of the total magnetic field of earth and a horizontal line in the magnetic meridian

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Explanation:

  • The angle of inclination or Dip is the angle between the direction of the intensity of the total magnetic field of earth and a horizontal line in the magnetic meridian
  • From above it is clear that the angle between geographic and magnetic meridian planes is known as the angle of declination or magnetic variation.

Additional Information

  • The magnetic field of the Earth along the vertical is known as the vertical component of Be
  • The magnetic field of the Earth along the horizontal is known as the horizontal component of Be
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