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magnetic equator

/mæɡˈnetɪk ɪˈkweɪtər/

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/mæɡˈnetɪk ɪˈkweɪtər/C1formalscientific
  • ruВоображаемая линия вокруг Земли, где магнитное поле горизонтально, то есть магнитное наклонение равно нулю градусов. Она не фиксирована и смещается со временем из-за изменений магнитного поля Земли.

An imaginary line around the Earth where the magnetic field is horizontal, meaning the magnetic inclination is zero degrees. It is not fixed and shifts over time due to changes in Earth's magnetic field.

  1. Magnetic equatorC1formal

    An imaginary line around the Earth where the magnetic field is horizontal, meaning the angle of dip is zero degrees.

    ruМагнитный экватор

    • The magnetic equator is not aligned with the geographic equator.
    • Scientists measure the dip angle to locate the magnetic equator.
    • Near the magnetic equator, a compass needle lies perfectly horizontal.