At a certain place the angle of dip is 30° and the horizontal component of earth’s magnetic field is 0.5 G. The earth’s total magnetic field (in G), at that certain place, is
- \(\frac{1}{\sqrt3}\)
- \(\frac{1}{2}\)
- \(\sqrt3\)
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
The correct option is(A): \(\frac{1}{\sqrt3}\)
BH = Bcos30°
\(⇒B=\frac{1}{\sqrt3}G\)
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