The magnetic field of the Earth at the equator is approximately $4 \times 10^{-5} \, T$. The radius of the Earth is $6.4 \times 10^6 \, m$. Then the dipole moment of the Earth will be nearly of the order of:

  • A
    $10^{23} \, A \cdot m^2$
  • B
    $10^{20} \, A \cdot m^2$
  • C
    $10^{16} \, A \cdot m^2$
  • D
    $10^{10} \, A \cdot m^2$

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