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magnetic north
noun
north as indicated by a magnetic compass, differing in most places from true north.
magnetic north
noun
the direction in which a compass needle points, at an angle (the declination) from the direction of true (geographic) north
magnetic north
The direction toward which the north-seeking arrow of a compass points.
◆ The magnetic north pole is the northern pole of the Earth's magnetic field and changes slightly in response to variations in the Earth's magnetism. The current magnetic north pole is located in the Arctic Islands of Canada.
Compare geographic north
magnetic north
The direction of the north magnetic pole.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of magnetic north1
Example Sentences
Scientists know that the Sun has a quiet period when the magnetic fields are ordered, with our star having a fixed magnetic north and south pole.
In Washington, magnetic north now points 15 degrees east.
This can lead to gradual shifts in the intensity and location of Earth’s magnetic north and south poles and even reversals where Earth’s magnetic poles trade places.
I believe that Earth's magnetic north pole shifts position every so often.
A powerful magnet keeps the muons on their circular track, and at the same time makes their magnetic north–south axis rotate.
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