The angle of dip at a place is $60°$. At this place the total intensity of earth's magnetic field is $0.64 $ $units$. The horizontal intensity of earth's magnetic field at this place is......$ units$

  • A

    $1.28$

  • B

    $0.64$

  • C

    $0.16$

  • D

    $0.32 $

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