At the magnetic equator, angle of dip(θ) is 0∘. As, H=Be‌cos‌θ where, Be is the net magnetic field and H is the horizontal component of Be. ⇒‌‌H‌‌=Be‌cos‌0∘=Be V‌‌=Be‌sin‌0∘=0 Total intensity of magnetic field, B=√H2+V2=Be...(i) However, θ at poles is 90∘. ⇒‌‌H‌‌=Be‌cos‌90∘=0 V‌‌=Be‌sin‌90∘=Be ⇒ Total intensity of magnetic field, B=√H2+V2=Be Given, Be=7 ....(ii) From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get Total intensity of earth's magnetic field at equator =7 units