MAGNETIC POLE Meaning and
Definition
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A magnetic pole refers to one of the two locations in a magnet where the magnetic field is strongest and the magnetic force is concentrated. There are two types of magnetic poles, namely the North pole and the South pole. The North pole of a magnet is attracted to the South pole of another magnet, while like poles (North-North or South-South) repel each other. This fundamental property of magnets is known as the law of magnetic attraction and repulsion.
At these magnetic poles, the magnetic field lines are concentrated and emerge from the North pole, curving around the magnet, and converging towards the South pole, forming a complete loop. The strength of the magnetic field is highest near the poles, gradually decreasing as one moves away from them.
The magnetic poles are an intrinsic feature of magnets and cannot be separated or isolated. Cutting a magnet in half does not result in producing one North pole and one South pole, but rather two magnets, each with its own set of magnetic poles.
It is important to note that the magnetic poles of a magnet do not necessarily align with the geographic North and South poles of the Earth. The Earth's magnetic field, produced by its core, has a North magnetic pole near the geographic South pole and a South magnetic pole near the geographic North pole.
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Etymology of MAGNETIC POLE
The term "magnetic pole" is derived from the combination of two words: "magnetic" and "pole". Here is the etymology of each word:
1. Magnetic:
The word "magnetic" comes from the Latin word "magnetis" or "magnes", which referred to the naturally occurring magnetized rock called lodestone. The Latin term "magnetis" itself derived from the Greek word "magnḗs" meaning "stone from Magnesia", a region in ancient Greece where magnetic rocks were found. Over time, "magnetis" evolved into "magnētis" in Late Latin, and eventually "magnetique" in Old French, which later became "magnetic" in English.
2. Pole:
The term "pole" can be traced back to the Middle English word "pol" or "pole".
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