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Positive Magnetic Pole (Noun)

Meaning

The pole of a magnet that points toward the north when the magnet is suspended freely.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The Earth's positive magnetic pole is located near the geographic North Pole, which is why compasses point towards it.
  • In a bar magnet, the positive magnetic pole is the end that points towards the Earth's North Pole when the magnet is freely suspended.
  • The positive magnetic pole of a magnet is the point where the magnetic field lines emerge, creating a north-seeking end.
  • When a magnet is balanced on a pivot, its positive magnetic pole will align itself with the Earth's magnetic field lines.
  • The positive magnetic pole of a magnet is the end that will attract the negative magnetic pole of another magnet when they are brought close together.

Synonyms

  • Positive Pole
  • North-seeking Pole

Hypernyms

  • Pole
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