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It is impossible currently to create a magnet with only one pole, or magnetic monopole. This is because a magnet arises from the magnetic directional alignment of the material, so cutting a bar magnet in half will simply cause the two pieces to become their own bar magnets, both pointing the same way as the original.

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In a magnetic pole is the part of a magnet where the magnetic effect is weakest?

No, the magnetic pole is actually the part of a magnet where the magnetic effect is strongest. Each magnet has two poles: the north pole and the south pole, where magnetic field lines emerge and converge, respectively. The strength of the magnetic field is greatest at these poles, while it weakens as you move away from them.


Hanging magnets line up in a north-south direction because what itself is a magnet?

The Earth itself is a magnet, with a north and south pole. When hanging magnets are free to move, they align themselves with the Earth's magnetic field, pointing north-south due to magnetic attraction.


How does a magnet's north pole behave when brought near another north polenear a magnet south pole?

When two of the same poles are brought together they will repel each other. When opposite poles are brought together they attract. Your question was a little unclear, so I hope this helps.


Can a magnet repel?

No it does not ! (: Answer 2 Iron is not necessarily a magnet. But if you put a magnet near it, it will be atrracted to it. But if you've magnetised it and you put the other magnet so that the north pole is next to the south pole, then they will repel each other.


Where is north pole found?

up in CanadaCommentIt's incorrect to describe 'Magnetic North' as a 'pole' -either in the geographic sense, or in the magnetic sense. The term is used to differentiate between it and 'True North', which isconsidered to be a 'pole' in the geographic sense.The term, 'Magnetic North' describes a location, and has absolutely nothing to do with its magnetic polarity. 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).

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The magnetic fields of any magnet are greatest to?

The magnetic fields of any magnet are greatest closest to the poles (north and south). The strength of the magnetic field decreases as you move away from the poles towards the center of the magnet.


Where is the magnetic field the strongest?

The magnetic field is strongest at the poles of a magnet. Magnetic field strength decreases as you move further away from the poles towards the center of the magnet.


Hanging magnets line up in a north-south direction because what itself is a magnet?

The Earth itself is a magnet, with a north and south pole. When hanging magnets are free to move, they align themselves with the Earth's magnetic field, pointing north-south due to magnetic attraction.


How magnet in compass work?

The magnet in a compass is free to move, and will adjust to any external magnetic field.The magnet in a compass is free to move, and will adjust to any external magnetic field.The magnet in a compass is free to move, and will adjust to any external magnetic field.The magnet in a compass is free to move, and will adjust to any external magnetic field.


How does a magnet's north pole behave when brought near another north polenear a magnet south pole?

When two of the same poles are brought together they will repel each other. When opposite poles are brought together they attract. Your question was a little unclear, so I hope this helps.


Can a magnet repel?

No it does not ! (: Answer 2 Iron is not necessarily a magnet. But if you put a magnet near it, it will be atrracted to it. But if you've magnetised it and you put the other magnet so that the north pole is next to the south pole, then they will repel each other.


Does a magnetic field exist only at a magnet's poles?

No. A magnet with one pole is not a magnet. If you cut a bar magnet in half, both of the newly exposed ends would be north and south respectively (if you did not demagnetise the magnet in the process). The magnetic circuit must be completed, one way or another, always. Try the experiment of placing a magnet under a sheet of paper and then sprinkling iron filings onto the paper. The iron filings will always take on the shape of the magnets magnetic field, the lines of force. It does not matter what you do to the magnet, you will never get rid of one of the poles. Then there is the argument about the theoretical spherical magnet - where are the poles?No because then it isn't a magnet and other materials might not stick to the north pole of the magnet


What will happen if a North Pole of bar magnet near the North Pole of suspended magnet?

In magnetism, two like poles will repel each other. Remember that opposites attract.


What are the imaginary lines of force around magnet called?

The imaginary lines of force around a magnet are called magnetic field lines. These lines represent the direction in which a north magnetic pole will tend to move if placed in the field.


How does a magnet might help you find directions if you are lost in the forest?

A magnet can help you find directions in a forest by using it to determine which way is north. By suspending a magnet on a string and allowing it to freely move, one end of the magnet will point towards the Earth's magnetic North Pole, indicating the north direction. This can help you orient yourself and make your way out of the forest.


How does a magnets North Pole behave when brought near another North Pole?

they move away


Do magnets attract at the south pole?

no-two south poles of a magnet will move apart