Let $V$ and $H$ be the vertical and horizontal components of the Earth's magnetic field at any point on Earth. Near the North Pole:

  • A
    $V >> H$
  • B
    $V << H$
  • C
    $V = H$
  • D
    $V = H = 0$

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