In the magnetic meridian of a certain place,the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field is $0.26 \ G$ and the dip angle is $60^{\circ}$. What is the magnetic field of the earth at this location (in $G$)?

  • A
    $0.52$
  • B
    $0.26$
  • C
    $0.13$
  • D
    $0.86$

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