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Multiple Choice
Which option best completes the following sentence? If a magnet is carefully balanced, as in a compass, the north end of the magnet points roughly toward…
A
the geographic north pole, and the magnetic north pole.
B
the geographic south pole, and the magnetic north pole.
C
the geographic south pole, and the magnetic south pole.
D
none of the poles, neither geometric nor magnetic.
E
the geographic north pole, and the magnetic south pole.
Verified step by step guidance
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Understand that a compass needle is a small magnet that aligns itself with Earth's magnetic field.
Recognize that the 'north' end of a magnet is attracted to the 'south' magnetic pole of another magnet. In the context of Earth, this means the north end of a compass needle points toward Earth's magnetic south pole.
Recall that Earth's magnetic south pole is located near the geographic north pole. This is why the north end of a compass needle points toward the geographic north pole.
Clarify that the geographic north pole and the magnetic south pole are not exactly the same location, but they are close enough for navigation purposes.
Conclude that the correct completion of the sentence is: 'the geographic north pole, and the magnetic south pole.'