At a point A on the earth's surface the angle of dip, $\delta = +25^{\circ}$. At a point B on the earth's surf

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At a point A on the earth's surface the angle of dip, $\delta = +25^{\circ}$. At a point B on the earth's surface the angle of dip, $\delta = -25^{\circ}$. We can interpret that:

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Angle of dip is the angle between earth's resultant magnetic field from horizontal. Dip is zero at equator and positive in northern hemisphere. In southern hemisphere dip angle is considered as negative.

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