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Is Earth a giant magnet?


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Explanation:

  1. Yes, the Earth is thought to be a gigantic magnet.
  2. The magnetic south pole is regarded as the geographical north pole, while the magnetic north pole is considered the geographical south pole.
  3. As a result, the compass needle's north end is dragged towards the Earth's magnetic south pole, which is the geographical north direction.

Hence, the earth is a giant magnet.


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