At an angle of $30^{\circ}$ to the magnetic meridian,the apparent dip is $45^{\circ}$. Find the true dip.

  • A
    $\tan^{-1} \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
  • B
    $\tan^{-1} \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
  • C
    $\tan^{-1} \sqrt{3}$
  • D
    $\tan^{-1} \frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}$

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