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Discussion Forum : Surveying - Section 3 (Q.No. 36)
Surveying
36.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :
in the earth's magnetic field, a magnetic needle rests in magnetic meridian
the angle between the true meridian and the magnetic meridian is called magnetic variation
one end of the magnetic needle supported at its centre of gravity tends to dip down towards the. nearer magnetic pole of the earth
the magnet properly pivoted is balanced by means of riding weight movable along the needle
all the above.
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Royal said:   7 years ago
Angle b/w true meridian and magnetic meridian is called magnetic declination.
Abhik said:   7 years ago
@Royal.

Magnetic declination is also called magnetic variation.
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