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.