Are the north and south poles on a magnet the same as the north and south pole?

Answer 1

The North and South Poles are not magnetic. They indicate the axis of rotation of the earth, and are normally called 'True North' and 'True South'. Located near them (in relative terms) are two other places we call 'Magnetic North' and 'Magnetic South', and it is to these locations that a compass points, not True North or Magnetic North. In fact, Magnetic North and Magnetic South are constantly changing their locations as they 'wobble' around True North and True South.

The terms, 'Magnetic North' and 'Magnetic South' describe locations, and has absolutely nothing to do with their magnetic polarities. For example, the magnetic polarity of the location we call Magnetic North is actually a south pole, which is the reason it attracts the north pole of a magnet or compass needle (unlike poles attract).

Answer 2

The answer is the inner core of the earth. Just like any other magnet, it has a positive and negative polarity. There are two major theories that explain why the inner core is magnetic. The first is called the dynamo theory. It states that the movement of the magma in the outer core creates friction, resulting in electricity. The electricity runs through the core, creating an electromagnet. The second theory is called the rapid decay theory. It states that all planets started out with a certain amount of magnetism in them, and that it decreases over time. This is supported by the fact that the magnetic field of the earth has decreased in strength steadily over the past 200 years of measurements on record. While most geologists believe the first theory, our studies of other planets better conform to the results of the second theory by a factor of over 100,000. The reason that most believe the first is that; A. At one point in history there was a reversal of the polarity of the earth. The first theory could explain that by a changing in the currents of the magma. The second one is only plausible if there was a worldwide geological event. Darwinists do not believe in such an event. B. According to the current rate of decay, the rapid decay theory does not allow for the earth to be older than 10,000 years old. Otherwise, the earth would explode.

Answer 3

No. The north pole on a magnet is the north-seeking pole. Thus the north pole of the earth is magnetically a south pole.

Answer 4

Yes