because this is a binary system it makes it confusing to have it one way
(seeking pole) then the other (due to dropping off the "seeking" part) and
back again as it is realized that it doesn't make much sense.
Now why am I not quoting URL's? Because that might make this whole thing look
like it is really a debate between two knowledgeable sides, infact it is
either a case of ignorance or simply people ignoring how it is for how they
want it to be. (going for how it should be rather than how it is)
"Jerry W. Decker" wrote:
> The actual quote from Davis/Rawls about THEIR definition of how to
> identify and mark the poles of a magnet for bio experiments;
>
> http://216.60.190.54/biology/biomag2.htm
>
> The North pole of a magnet seeks a South pole; likewise, a South pole
> seeks a North pole. The North pole of a magnet is NOT the North-SEEKING
> pole, nor is the South pole the South-SEEKING pole.
>
> In fact, the North-SEEKING pole of a magnet is ACTUALLY the South pole!
> The South-SEEKING pole of a magnet is the North pole. The rule to
> remember is OPPOSITES ATTRACT and SIMILARS REPEL.
>
> Test a magnet for correct usage by identifying the separate poles
> correctly. Using a bar or cylinder magnet, tie a thread around the
> exact center of the magnet, with the thread having a loose end.
>
> Tie the loose end of the thread to any stationary overhang that allows
> the magnet to turn without hindrance in space. When the magnet stops
> turning, the end of the magnet pointing in the direction of the
> earth's North pole is the South pole of the magnet. You may need a
> simple compass to determine the earth's North pole direction.
>
> After you have determined the South pole of the magnet, mark that pole
> end with red fingernail polish or paint. Once you have one magnet
> properly identified for North and South poles this magnet can be used
> to IDENTIFY the North and South poles of OTHER magnets.
>
> (They use the color RED to indicate danger and thus avoid it for
> biological experiments. The reason being that since it causes a
> swelling of tissue, the fluids flow more freely, it accelerates life and
> growth. If you have a bacteria or disease, it will also ACCELERATE its
> growth and so can be quite dangerous.)
>
> For example, if we bring the South pole of any magnet up to
> another magnet's pole, a REPELLING force shows that the pole of the
> unknown magnet is the South pole. An ATTRACTING force shows that the
> unknown pole is the North pole.
>
> You may wish to purchase a small inexpensive magnetometer. The
> sensitive needle of this instrument moves in one direction or the other
> depending on the separate magnetic pole in close vicinity.
> -----------------
> Everything IMO should hinge on the effects of a given type of magnetic
> field to determine its designation. It should also be CLEARLY noted
> that this is to designate the type of energy coming from a magnet poles.
>
> The NOAA gif, surprisingly crude for one on a government site;
>
> http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/potfld/img/faqpole.gif
>
> is interesting but far from definitive as a single point reference. In
> an earlier post, I quoted numerous URLs including one that said the
> physical size of the northern hemisphere of the earth was found to be
> slightly smaller than the South which is in accord with Davis/Rawls
> about North pole energies contracting mass.
>
> The highly contentious observation that north pole energies led BY
> EXPERIMENT to smaller, longer lived, lesser sex drive, more peaceful
> animals with exactly the opposite effect from south pole energies
> doesn't help the argument either because it tends to inflame people with
> the permutations including where most civilization originates.
>
> Using the effects of a given polarity on mass as the determinant for the
> designation of North OR South would allow for an unquestionable
> definition and cut through all the muddy or biased thinking.
>
> According to Davis/Rawls, in THEIR OPINION based on their experiments;
>
> Specifically, North Pole energies cause mass to contract and condense,
> rotating in a CCW direction, while South Pole energies cause mass to
> expand and dissipate, rotating in a CW direction.
>
> Also, North Pole energies have alkaline properties while South Pole
> energy is acid. North pole energies tend to collect fluids while South
> Pole energies dissipate fluids. North pole energy is referred to as
> negative because it reduces or attracts, while South pole energy is
> referred to as positive because it expands and dissipates.
> -------------
> Personally I prefer the Davis/Rawls definition of how to identify the
> magnetic poles since it does appear to fit even the earth, but everyone
> can certainly choose for themselves and hopefully do something useful
> based on their interpretation, and in such a manner that others can
> DUPLICATE IT.
> --
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