Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Magnetism and Matter

Question:

The angle of dip at equator is

Options:

$\frac{\pi}{2}$

$\frac{\pi}{3}$

$\frac{\pi}{4}$

zero

Correct Answer:

zero

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → zero

The line of force around the magnetic equator of the earth are perfectly horizontal. So, the magnetic needle will become horizontal there.

Thus, the angle of dip at the magnetic equator of the earth will be 0 degrees.