The angles of dip are $30^{\circ}$ and $45^{\circ}$ at two different places. The ratio of the horizontal components of the Earth's magnetic field at these places will be:

  • A
    $\sqrt{3} : \sqrt{2}$
  • B
    $1 : \sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $1 : \sqrt{3}$
  • D
    $1 : 2$

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