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North-seeking pole

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Meanings of North-seeking pole

Noun

  • The part of a magnet that points towards the North when it is allowed to move freely.
  • A part of a compass that shows which way is north.
  • The direction that is opposite to south.

Explanation of the word: North-seeking pole

The north-seeking pole is a part of a magnet. It is the end of the magnet that points to the north when you hold it. It helps us know which way is north!

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Translations for the word: North-seeking pole

hindi
उत्तर-खोजी ध्रुव

uttar-khoji dhruv

उत्तर दिशा का ध्रुव

uttar disha ka dhruv

उत्तर ध्रुव

uttar dhruv

   

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What does 'north-seeking pole' mean?
The north-seeking pole is the part of a magnet that points towards the North Pole of the Earth when the magnet is allowed to move freely.
How do you pronounce 'north-seeking pole'?
You pronounce it as 'north-seeking pole', where 'north' rhymes with 'forth', 'seeking' sounds like 'see-king', and 'pole' rhymes with 'hole'.
What is the origin of the term 'north-seeking pole'?
The term 'north-seeking pole' comes from the study of magnets and how they interact with the Earth's magnetic field.
What is the meaning of 'north-seeking pole' in Hindi?
The word 'north-seeking pole' in Hindi is 'उत्तर-चुंबक' (Uttar-Chumbak).