EASA NAV(A)basic
32. Where does magnetic inclination reach its lowest value?
Answer
At the magnetic equator
Explanation
The magnetic field is approximately horizontal at the magnetic equator, making inclination lowest there. **Key takeaway:** Magnetic dip approaches zero at the magnetic equator. **Glossary:** Inclination: angle between Earth's magnetic field and the horizontal.
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