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Doesn't this all become a non-issue if we say "The Earth's Magnetic NorthPole is a south-seeking pole"?<
Sure, but as I understand it, for centuries we have been using the definition
that "The north pole of a magnet points north (if it is free to do so)."
This is actually easier to remember and use unless you are analyzing the
Earth's field instead of the magnet's. But more to the point, it's in
place and
overturning it with its exact opposite would be very confusing and indeed
impossible. I've never actually tried this with a magnet with its ends marked
"N" and "S", but I think it's correct. If anyone has, especially if they
have
found the opposite, please post your observation.
Bill Larson
Geneva