At a point on the surface of the Earth,the value of the horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field is equal to the value of the vertical component of the Earth's magnetic field. The angle of dip is:

  • A
    $\frac{\pi}{4}$
  • B
    $\frac{\pi}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{\pi}{6}$
  • D
    $\frac{\pi}{2}$

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