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Definition of Magnetic dip

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

Definition of Magnetic dip

1. Noun. The angle between magnetic north and the horizontal (as shown by a compass held vertically). ¹

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Literary usage of Magnetic dip

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Arctic Explorations: The Second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John by Elisha Kent Kane (1856)
"C AS Observations for magnetic dip and Intensity A»« York, May 18-20, 1853. ... magnetic dip. 1853, May 18 ................. 72° 54'2' Needle No. 2. ..."

2. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London by Royal Society (Great Britain) (1867)
"The following communication was read:— " Note on the Secular Change of Magnetic Dip, as recorded at the Kew ..."

3. A Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism by James Clerk Maxwell (1881)
"If i be the angle which the total force makes with its horizontal component, i is called the magnetic Dip or Inclination, and if H is the horizontal force ..."

4. Report of the Annual Meeting (1901)
"On a Jfe.in form of Instrument for observing the magnetic dip and Intensity on Board Ship at Sea. By Captain EW CHEAK, CBt FRS One of the principal objects ..."

5. Memoirs and Proceedings of the Manchester Literary & Philosophical Society by Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society (1868)
"On a New Form of the Dynamic Method for Measuring the magnetic dip. By Sir WILLIAM THOMSON, MA, DCL, FRS, &c., Honorary Member of the Society. ..."

6. Biographical Memoirs by National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) (1895)
"Observations to determine the magnetic dip at various places in Ohio and Michigan. ... Additional observations of the magnetic dip in the United States. ..."

7. Elements of Physical Manipulation by Edward Charles Pickering (1882)
"stantly in motion, and this is the case to a surprising extent during displays of the aurora borealis. 170. magnetic dip. Apparatus. ..."

8. The Magnetism of Ships, and the Mariner's Compass by William Walker, Commander Royal Navy William Walker (1853)
"Since iron is magnetic by induction from the earth, and polarised by position with reference to the direction of the magnetic dip; therefore any change in ..."

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