At the magnetic north pole of the earth, the value of the horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field and the angle of dip are, respectively:

  • A
    $Zero, 90^{\circ}$
  • B
    $Maximum, 0^{\circ}$
  • C
    $Maximum, 90^{\circ}$
  • D
    $Zero, 0^{\circ}$

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