Essay On Magnetic Field

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The Earth’s magnetic field is a major component to exploring the earth. The north and the south poles have always been a guide for travelers. Using compasses, the direction of the north pole and the south pole has always been provided by the magnetic force of the magnetic field. What many people do not know though is the earth’s magnetic field provides way more than that. The magnetic field, also known as the magnetosphere, protects us from all kinds of harmful substances. Some of these substances include solar wind and harmful radiation from the sun. The magnetosphere also protects the atmosphere, which protects us.
What many people also don’t know is that the poles of the magnetic field are prone to reversal. Research has shown that about 800,000 years ago, the earth’s poles switched places. This is being detected to happen again in short time. This can cause catastrophic and life-threatening consequences. Now the question lies, what can we do to be better prepared for this?
Introduction

The Earth is a home for mankind, a planet sustaining life, and it is also a giant magnet! Magnets in general, no matter what type of magnet it is, have two end faces called poles. Poles are where the magnetic force is most effective. These two poles are known as the north pole and the south pole. Magnets also create a magnetic field from the particles within the magnet. The Earth resembles this same structure. The earth has a geographic north pole and a geographic south pole. Since opposites attract in magnets the south pole of the core of the earth points towards the geographic north pole of the earth and the north pole points towards the geographic south pole of the earth. The core of the earth serves the same purpose as the particles in m...

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Summary and Conclusion
In conclusion, there has been no real breakthrough to the issue of the magnetic field. All scientists have been able to do is sit back and watch. With the magnetic field decreasing fast, there is lots of work to be done and lots of questions to be answered. What are going to be the actual consequences of this? Is there any way possible to prevent the reversal? In my opinion, we should stop trying to figure out how to prevent the reversals, and start to conserve energy. Start to work harder on any devices that can enhance the atmosphere of the earth and or reduce the effects of radiation. Start to build a defense mechanism, instead of just trying to know when it’s going to happen. Time is not working for us, but it is also not against us. Strategic planning and conservation of energy is one solution that might save the lives of many.

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