North Pole South?
Most recent answer: 12/17/2007
Q:
I'm a bit confused with a magnetic question. If opposites ATTRACT then how come the NORTH of a magnet points to the NORTH pole and not away from it? Is the north pole actually a south pole?!?
Thanks.
- Pete (age 13)
UK
Thanks.
- Pete (age 13)
UK
A:
You’re exactly right. The Earth’s magnetic North Pole is of the same kind that would be called a south pole on some other little magnet. I hope you are considering becoming a physicist.
Mike W.
Mike W.
(published on 12/17/2007)