Earth's magnetic field always has a horizontal component except at,or the horizontal component of Earth's magnetic field remains zero at:

  • A
    Equator
  • B
    Magnetic poles
  • C
    $A$ latitude of $60^o$
  • D
    An altitude of $60^o$

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