Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2021

Choose the correct option

  1. A True dip is always equal to apparent dip.
  2. B True dip is not mathematically related to apparent dip.
  3. C True dip is less than the apparent dip. Correct answer
  4. D True dip is always greater than the apparent dip.

Solution

Let apparent dip $\theta$<sub>$a$</sub>. <br><br>$\tan ({\theta _a}) = {{\tan ({\theta _T})} \over {\cos \phi }}$<br><br>$\Rightarrow {\theta _a} \ge {\theta _T}$<br><br>$\therefore$ True dip is less than apparent dip.

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Magnetism · Topic: Bar Magnet and Magnetic Field

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