Phrases with «magnetic north»

"Magnetic north" refers to the direction that a magnetized needle in a compass points towards. It is not the same as the true north (the North Pole) but a slightly different location on the Earth's surface where the Earth's magnetic field lines converge. Full definition

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Sentences with «magnetic north»

A few years ago he added a compass reading that shows magnetic north, to help determine the prevailing wind. (si.com)
The proposed site is near magnetic North Pole in northwest Canada, but Senator Ted Stevens (R - AL) wants it built at an Alaskan defense lab — which scientists say would greatly reduce its value. (sciencemag.org)
If this explanation is correct, the Sun should similarly lack a clear magnetic north pole, and Balogh and his colleagues are waiting to confirm that this is the case. (newscientist.com)
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Phrases with «magnetic north»

Sentences with «magnetic north»

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