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The vertical component of earth's magnetic field is zero at or the earth's magnetic field always has a vertical component except at the 

Option: 1

Magnetic Poles


Option: 2

Geographical Poles


Option: 3

Every Place


Option: 4

Magnetic equator


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As we have learnt,

 

Earth's Magnetic Field at Equator -

B_{H}=B

B\cos \phi =B

\cos \phi =1

or\phi =0^{\circ}

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 At magetic equator, the angle of dip is 0o . Hence the vertical component V = I\sin\phi = 0

 

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