Magnetic Fields

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What is the nature of the interaction between magnets?

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Magnets can interact without touching.

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How is potential energy stored in a magnetic field?

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The energy used to move a magnet against (opposite direction as) a magnetic force.

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What type of energy is present when there is no movement in a magnetic system?

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Neither potential nor kinetic energy.

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What is potential energy?

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The energy that is stored in an object or system.

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How is energy transferred from potential to kinetic in a magnetic system?

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Potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.

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What is a magnetic field?

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A region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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What is the unit of measurement for magnetic field strength?

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Tesla (T).

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What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy, while kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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What happens to the potential energy of a magnet when it is moved closer to another magnet?

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The potential energy decreases as the magnets attract each other.

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What is the principle of magnetic force?

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Like poles repel each other, while opposite poles attract.

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