$A$ compass needle whose magnetic moment is $60 \, A \cdot m^2$ is pointing towards the geographical north at a certain place,where the horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field is $40 \, \mu Wb/m^2$. It experiences a torque of $1.2 \times 10^{-3} \, N \cdot m$. What is the angle of declination at this place (in $^o$)?

  • A
    $30$
  • B
    $45$
  • C
    $60$
  • D
    $25$

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