What is the most accepted scientific explanation for the origin of the Earth's magnetic field?

  • A
    The presence of a large permanent magnet at the Earth's core.
  • B
    The rotation of the Earth causing the movement of molten iron and nickel in the outer core,known as the dynamo effect.
  • C
    The magnetic properties of the Earth's crust and mantle.
  • D
    The interaction between the Earth's atmosphere and solar wind.

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$A$ short bar magnet placed in a horizontal plane has its axis aligned along the north-south direction. Null points are found on the axis of the magnet at $20 \ cm$ from the centre of the magnet. The Earth's magnetic field at the place is $B$ and the angle of dip is $0^{\circ}$. If the total magnetic field on the normal bisector of the magnet at $20 \ cm$ from the centre of the magnet is $0.6 \ G$,then the magnitude of $B$ is: (in $G$)

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Assume the dipole model for Earth's magnetic field $B$,which is given by:
$B_v = \text{vertical component of magnetic field} = \frac{\mu_0}{4\pi} \frac{2m \cos \theta}{r^3}$
$B_H = \text{horizontal component of magnetic field} = \frac{\mu_0}{4\pi} \frac{m \sin \theta}{r^3}$
where $\theta = 90^{\circ} - \text{latitude}$ as measured from the magnetic equator.
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