The magnetic field of the Earth is due to

  • A
    Motion and distribution of some material in and outside the Earth
  • B
    Interaction of cosmic rays with the current of the Earth
  • C
    $A$ magnetic dipole buried at the centre of the Earth
  • D
    Induction effect of the Sun

Explore More

Similar Questions

At a certain place,the angle of dip is $30^{\circ}$ and the horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field is $0.50 \text{ Oersted}$. The Earth's total magnetic field is:

The Earth's magnetic field at a certain place has a horizontal component of $0.3 \ G$ and the total strength of $0.5 \ G$. The angle of dip is:

Magnetic meridian is a

What is the angle between the axis of rotation and the magnetic axis of the Earth (in $°$)?

Assume the dipole model for Earth's magnetic field $B$,which is given by:
$B_{V} = \text{vertical component of magnetic field} = \frac{\mu_{0}}{4\pi} \frac{2m \cos \theta}{r^{3}}$
$B_{H} = \text{horizontal component of magnetic field} = \frac{\mu_{0}}{4\pi} \frac{m \sin \theta}{r^{3}}$
where $\theta = 90^{\circ} - \text{latitude}$ as measured from the magnetic equator.
$(a)$ Find the loci of points for which $|\vec{B}|$ is minimum.

Difficult
View Solution

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo