If $B_V$ and $B_H$ are respectively the vertical and horizontal components of the earth's magnetic field at a place where the angle of dip is $60^{\circ}$, then the total magnetic field at that place is

  • A
    $\sqrt{3} \,B_{H}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{3} \,B_{V}$
  • C
    $\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} \,B_{V}$
  • D
    $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} B_H$

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