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JAMB Physics 1986 Question 45

Question 45

Magnetism

The angle between the magnetic meridian and the geographic meridian at a locality on the earth is the

  1. A.longitude of the locality
  2. B.angle of inclination at the locality
  3. C.latitude of the locality
  4. D.angle of declination of the locality.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (angle of declination of the locality.)

Explanation

The angle between magnetic north and true north at a place is the declination.