In Using a Magnet to Find North, the Term "Declination

question 17

Multiple Choice

In using a magnet to find north, the term "declination" represents

• A)the degree of weakness of the magnetic field.
• B)the angle above the horizontal of the earth's magnetic field.
• C)another term for "angle of dip."
• D)the angle below the horizontal of the earth's magnetic field.
• E)not given

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