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The magnetic north pole has moved approximately 1,400 miles (2,250 kilometers) since 1831. It is currently drifting at a faster rate towards Russia from the Canadian Arctic.
The Earth's Magnetic North Pole, where the magnetic field lines become oriented vertically, moves constantly due to the drift in the Earth's magnetic field. In 2005, the Magnetic North Pole was located at 82.7°N by 114.4°W. To find the magnitudal 2-D land displacement (distance) from the Magnetic North Pole to the True North Pole, multiply the difference between the Magnetic North Pole's latitude (+82.7) and 90 degrees, by 60 nautical miles. (Or: [90-82.7 = 7.3] × 60 = 438 nautical miles). That value was correct for 2005, but keep in mind that any latitudinal shift in the position of the Magnetic North Poll indicates a change in distance between the two.
The concept of magnetic north and south poles was first introduced by Sir William Gilbert, an English scientist, in the late 16th century. He conducted experiments with magnets and lodestones, leading to the understanding of Earth's magnetic field and the existence of magnetic poles.
moveing a wire though a magnetic field
1831 hours is equivalent to 6:31 PM in traditional 12-hour clock format.