magnetic pole

• Cada uno de los dos puntos de la superficie terrestre donde el campo magnético es vertical, o los puntos correspondientes en un imán donde el campo magnético es más intenso.

Either of the two points on the Earth's surface where the magnetic field is vertical, or the corresponding points on a magnet where the magnetic field is strongest.

1. Geomagnetic poleB2formal

   Either of two points on the Earth's surface where the magnetic field is vertical, and where a magnetic compass needle points directly downward.

   polo geomagnético

   • The magnetic pole in the Northern Hemisphere is currently located near Canada.
   • Scientists track the movement of the magnetic poles over time.
   • A compass needle aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic poles.

2. Magnet poleB1formal

   One of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetic field is strongest, designated as north or south.

   polo magnético

   • Opposite magnetic poles attract each other.
   • The north pole of a magnet is attracted to the Earth's magnetic south pole.
   • If you break a magnet in half, each piece will have its own north and south magnetic poles.