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What is dip circle?

What is dip circle?


 


 

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AKASH GOYAL AskiitiansExpert-IITD
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13 years ago

Dear Joseph

Dip circles are  instruments used to measure the angle between the horizon and the Earth's magnetic field (the dip angle). They were used in surveying, mining and prospecting as well as for the demonstration and study of magnetism.

 

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AKASH GOYAL

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