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Earth - a gigantic magnet - class-VIII
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The magnetic south pole of the earth is situated near the
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geographic north pole
💡 Explanation:
'Magnetic North' is a LOCATION, so-named to distinguish it from True North -it has NOTHING to do with its magnetic POLARITY. The magnetic polarity at this location is south -which is why it attracts the north-seeking pole of a compass needle or magnet.