What is meant by local attraction? How will you suspect local attraction at the field ? state its effect on included angle.
Local attraction: It is the deviation or deflection of magnetic needle from its normal position under influence of external magnetic forces is called as local attraction.
Suspect of local attraction
To suspect the presence of local attraction, the fore and back bearing of a line should be taken. If the difference of the fore and back bearing of a line is exactly 180°, then there is no local attraction.
Effect on included angle
The needle is affected by local attraction therefore it does not give a corrected angle