The true value of the angle of dip at a place is $60^o$. The apparent dip in a plane inclined at an angle of $30^o$ with the magnetic meridian is:

  • A
    $\tan^{-1}(1/2)$
  • B
    $\tan^{-1}(2)$
  • C
    $\tan^{-1}(2/3)$
  • D
    None of these

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