Magnetism and Matter - Result Question 11
15. If and be the apparent angles of dip observed in two vertical planes at right angles to each other, then the true angle of is given by :-
(a)
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(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 15. (d)
Solution:
- (d) If
and are opparent angles of dip Let be the angle which one of the plane make with the magnetic meridian.
i.e.,
i.e.,
Squaring and adding (i) and (ii), we get
or
i.e.,