Question

What is the meaning of hypothetical north pole

Answer 1

Answer:

It is known as magnetic field. ... The direction of magnetic field at a point is the direction of the resultant force acting on a hypothetical north pole, placed at that point. The north end of the needle of a compass indicates the direction of magnetic field at a point where it is placed

Answer 2

Explanation:

The word 'hypothetical' means based on possible situation rather than fact.

The direction North represents one of the direction , but here hypothetical north means north pole changes as the position of compass changes.

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