If the angles of dip at two places are $30^{\circ}$ and $45^{\circ}$ respectively,then the ratio of horizontal components of earth's magnetic field at the two places will be

  • A
    $\sqrt{3}: \sqrt{2}$
  • B
    $1: \sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $1: \sqrt{3}$
  • D
    $1: 2$

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