How Do You Spell MAGNETIC DECLINATION?

Pronunciation: [maɡnˈɛtɪk dɪklɪnˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Magnetic declination refers to the angle between geographic north and magnetic north. The word "magnetic" is pronounced /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/ and is spelled with the letters m, a, g, n, e, t, i and c. The word "declination" is pronounced /dɛklɪˈneɪʃən/ and is spelled with the letters d, e, c, l, i, n, a and t. Together, the spelling of "magnetic declination" accurately reflects the pronunciation of each individual word and helps to convey the precise meaning of the term.

MAGNETIC DECLINATION Meaning and Definition

1. Magnetic declination refers to the angular difference between the true north and the magnetic north at a specific location on the Earth's surface. It is the deviation between the direction indicated by a compass needle and the actual geographic or true north direction. The geographic north pole, where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the surface, does not align with the magnetic north pole, which represents the location of the Earth's magnetic field. This misalignment, caused by complex interactions within the Earth's core, results in the phenomenon known as magnetic declination.

   Magnetic declination is not constant, as it varies depending on the specific location on the Earth's surface. Therefore, it is crucial for navigational purposes to have updated information on the magnetic declination for a given area. Maps, charts, and compasses are often adjusted to account for this difference, providing accurate navigation and orientation.

   The value of magnetic declination is given as an angle in degrees, measured east or west from true north. Positive values indicate that the magnetic north is to the east of true north, while negative values indicate it to the west. Magnetic declination is an essential parameter in navigation, surveying, and cartography, as it helps in translating between magnetic and true directions, aiding in accurate mapping, and ensuring accurate compass readings.

Common Misspellings for MAGNETIC DECLINATION

• nagnetic declination
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Etymology of MAGNETIC DECLINATION

The word "magnetic" derives from the Latin word "magnēticus", which is derived from the Greek word "magnētikos". Both words refer to the natural properties of the mineral "magnetite" (a type of iron ore), which was one of the first materials to exhibit magnetic properties. The term "declination" comes from the Latin word "declināre", which means "to bend" or "to turn aside". In the context of magnetic declination, it refers to the angle by which a compass needle deviates from true north or south. Therefore, "magnetic declination" refers to the bending or turning aside of the compass needle due to the Earth's magnetic field.

Similar spelling words for MAGNETIC DECLINATION

• magnetic dipole moment,
• magnetic meridian,
• magnetic inclination,
• magnetic induction,
• magnetic variation,
• magnetic line of force,
• magnetic flux density,
• magnetic attraction,
• magnetic levitation,
• magnetic resonance,
• magnetic flux unit,
• magnetic intensity.