The vertical angle between longitudinal axis of a freely suspended magnetic needle and a horizontal line at its pivot, is known (A) Declination (B) Azimuth (C) Dip (D) Bearing

The vertical angle between longitudinal axis of a freely suspended magnetic needle and a
horizontal line at its pivot, is known
(A) Declination
(B) Azimuth
(C) Dip
(D) Bearing
by

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(C) Dip
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