Magnetic poles are the two opposite ends of a magnet, known as the north pole and south pole. These poles have different magnetic charges and are where the magnetic force is strongest.
The north pole of a magnet has a positive (+) charge, while the south pole has a negative (-) charge. This is similar to electric charges, except magnetic poles cannot exist alone and always come in pairs.
Like charges repel each other, while opposite charges attract. This means that the north poles of two magnets will push away from each other, while the north and south poles will be attracted to each other.
No, unlike electric charges, magnetic poles cannot exist separately. If a magnet is broken into smaller pieces, each piece will still have a north and south pole.
The Earth's magnetic field is caused by the movement of molten iron in its core. This creates a magnetic dipole, with the north pole near the geographic south pole and the south pole near the geographic north pole. The magnetic poles of the Earth also interact with the magnetic poles of other objects, such as the Sun and other planets.