magnetic dip

Thân thiện

A compass needle points downward due to magnetic dip.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The angle of magnetic inclination: "magnetic dip" is the angle formed between a freely suspended magnetic needle and the horizontal plane. It indicates the vertical component of the Earth's magnetic field at a given location.

Usage

• "Magnetic dip" is a technical term used primarily in physics, geology, navigation, and surveying to describe the vertical tilt of the Earth's magnetic field lines.
• It is measured using an instrument called a dip circle or inclinometer.
• The value of the magnetic dip varies from 0 degrees at the magnetic equator to 90 degrees at the magnetic poles.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The magnetic dip at this latitude is approximately 60 degrees.
  • Sailors in the 18th century used knowledge of magnetic dip for navigation.
  • Scientists measure the magnetic dip to study changes in the Earth's magnetic field.

Advanced Usage

• "Angle of dip": A synonymous term for magnetic dip.
  • The angle of dip increases as you move toward the magnetic poles.
• "Inclination": Often used interchangeably with "magnetic dip" in geophysics.
  • The magnetic inclination in this region is very steep.

Variants and Related Words

• Dip circle (n): An instrument for measuring magnetic dip.
  • He calibrated the dip circle before taking measurements.
• Magnetic inclination (n): Another term for magnetic dip.
  • The map showed lines of equal magnetic inclination.
• Isoclinic line (n): A line on a map connecting points of equal magnetic dip.
  • The isoclinic line for 70 degrees passes through this area.

Synonyms

• Angle of dip: The angle a magnetic needle makes with the horizontal.
• Magnetic inclination: The inclination of the Earth's magnetic field lines from the horizontal.

Related Phrases

• Magnetic field: The region around a magnet where magnetic forces are exerted.
  • The compass needle aligns with the local magnetic field.
• True north vs. magnetic north: Concepts related to navigation where magnetic dip is a factor.
  • Correcting for magnetic dip is essential for accurate navigation using a magnetic compass.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dip
• angle of dip
• magnetic inclination
• inclination