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Why transformers do not have poles even though it has magnetic field?

The windings of a transformer do have poles, which alternate in polarity in step with the A.C. magnetising current. As the polarity of the poles reverse, so too does the direction of the magnetic flux within the transformer's core.


What is magnetic polarity?

A magnet has a polarity, in that one end is the "north" and the other is the "south". Opposite poles attract but similar poles repell each other. You cannot make the north poles of two magnets stick together.


When the Earth's polarity is reversed is the Coriolis effect also reversed?

No. The reversal of polarity is a reversal of Earth's magnetic poles. The Corilolis effect is a direct consequence of Earth's rotation and is not affected by the magnetic field.


What s the difference of normal magnetic polarity and reversed magnetic polarity?

Normal magnetic polarity refers to the orientation of Earth's magnetic field where the magnetic north pole is near the geographic North Pole, while reversed magnetic polarity occurs when the north and south magnetic poles switch places. This reversal happens over geological timescales and is recorded in the orientation of magnetic minerals in rocks. The difference is significant for understanding Earth's magnetic history and plate tectonics, as these polarity shifts can influence the formation of oceanic crust and the movement of tectonic plates.


What are the polarity of earth's north and south poles?

The Earth's North Pole is a magnetic south pole and the South Pole is a magnetic north pole. This means that the North Pole of a compass needle points towards the Earth's magnetic South Pole, and vice versa.


What is it called when the earths poles switch positions over time?

The phenomenon you're referring to is known as geomagnetic reversal or magnetic pole reversal. This occurs when the Earth's magnetic field flips its polarity, causing the magnetic north and south poles to switch positions.


Does the flipping over of the earth's magnetic poles mean that thee whole planet physically flip over?

no. the polarity changes only


A compass needle is a small magnet.It line up with the Earth's magnetic field lines what must me true about the polarity of the compass needle which points northwards geographically?

'Magnetic North' is so-called to distinguish it from 'True North' -it has nothing whatsoever to do with describing its magnetic polarity. The poles of a magnet and, therefore, a compass needle, are named after the directions in which they point. Since unlike poles attract, the magnetic polarity of Magnetic North must be a south pole.


Do magnetic poles attract each other or repel each other or are they neutral to each other?

Magnetic poles attract each other if they are of opposite polarity (north pole attracts south pole) and repel each other if they are of the same polarity (north pole repels north pole or south pole repels south pole). They do not exhibit neutrality towards each other.


What does it mean that the earth's magnetic field changes polarity?

When the Earth's magnetic field changes polarity, the magnetic North and South poles switch places. This phenomenon, known as geomagnetic reversal, has occurred many times in Earth's history and is a natural process. It does not happen overnight, but rather takes thousands of years to complete.


Attraction or repulsion of magnets depends on their magnetic?

The attraction or repulsion of magnets depends on their magnetic polarity. Like poles (north-north or south-south) repel each other, while opposite poles (north-south) attract. This behavior is due to the interaction of magnetic fields.


In what way are magnetic poles very different from electric charges?

Magnetic poles are always found in pairs (North and South), unlike electric charges which can exist independently. Magnetic poles also do not exist as isolated charges, while electric charges can be found separately. Additionally, magnetic charges do not exist as distinct entities like electric charges.