Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Magnetism and Matter

Question:

In the magnetic meridian at a certain place the horizontal component of earths magnetic field is 0.32 G and the angle of dip is 60°. The total magnetic field of the earth at this location, is:

Options:

0.52 G

0.64 G

0.54 G

0.32 G

Correct Answer:

0.64 G

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 0.64 G

$H = 0.32 G$

$\delta=60^{\circ}$

$H=R \cos \delta$

$R=\frac{H}{\cos \delta}$

$R = \frac{0.32}{\cos 60^\circ}$ 
 
$R = \frac{0.32}{0.5}$ = 0.64 G