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Differentiate between magnetic meridian and geographical meridian.

Important Questions on Magnetic Effect of Electric Current

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When a magnetic needle free to rotate in horizontal plane is taken to a magnetic pole of the Earth, it is unable to show the magnetic directions and orient itself in any direction. Why?
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The elements of earth's magnetic field at a place are declination, dip and horizontal intensity.

A magnetic needle free to move in horizontal plane is shown below:

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Which elements of earth's magnetic field is represented by θ in the figure?

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Define magnetic 'declination' and 'dip' at a place.
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Define magnetic declination and dip at a place.
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A magnetic needle free to rotate in vertical plane is taken to a magnetic pole of the Earth. How will it orient itself ?
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Earth's magnetic field has a horizontal component except at
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Write the name of magnetic elements of earth and also define them.
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Where on the surface of the earth is the vertical component of earth's magnetic field zero?

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The elements of earth's magnetic field at a place are declination, dip and horizontal intensity.

The vertical component of earth's magnetic field at a given place is 3 times its horizontal component. If total intensity of earth's magnetic field at the place is 0.4 G, find the value of horizontal component of earth's magnetic field.

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What is the angle of dip at a place where the horizontal component BH and vertical component BV of earth's magnetic field are equal:
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Define the elements of the earth's magnetic field.
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Which of the following demonstrated that earth has a magnetic fied:
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Explain the possible causes of earth's magnetic field.
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Define the strength of earth's magnetic field.
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How does the knowledge of declination at a place help in navigation ?