While we've certainly heard this question before, it's not clear what answer you're looking for. How far away from electronics should I keep my magnets? Please be sure to confirm the proper definition of the poles prior to using magnets for medical purposes)Īlso check out our article, Which Pole is North? Health, Safety, and Electronics (Please note: In some magnetic therapy applications, the definitions of the poles are reversed from the scientific definition described above. These were shortened over time to the "North" and "South" poles that we know them as.ģ) If you have a compass handy, the end of the needle that normally points North will be attracted to the South pole of the neodymium magnet.Ĥ) Use one of our Pole Identifier Devices. This actually contradicts the "opposites attract" rule of magnetism, but the naming convention of the poles is a carry over from the old days when the poles were called the "North-seeking" and "South-seeking" poles. The North pole of the marked magnet will be attracted to the South pole of the unmarked magnet.Ģ) If you take an even number of magnets and pinch a string in the middle of the stack and dangle the magnets so they can freely rotate on the string, the North pole of the magnets will eventually settle pointing North. There are several simple methods that can be used to identify the (Scientific) North and South poles of neodymium magnets.ġ) The easiest way is to use another magnet that is already marked.
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