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the north pole of a compass is attracted to the north magnetic pole of the earth, yet like poles reple. can you resolve this ap...Asked by Angelina
The north pole of a compass is attracted to the north magnetic pole of the earth, yet like poles repel. Can you resolve this apparent dilemma?
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drwls
The northern magnetic pole of the Earth is really a south magnetic pole, if you define polarity on the basis of the magnetic field lines that emerge.
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