Magnetic Fields Review

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What is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is an invisible area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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How does energy transfer from potential to kinetic?

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Energy transfers from potential to kinetic when an object moves from a higher position to a lower position, like a ball rolling down a hill.

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What happens when two magnets repel each other?

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When two magnets repel each other, they push away from each other due to their like poles.

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What happens when two magnets attract each other?

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When two magnets attract each other, they pull towards each other due to their opposite poles.

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What is the relationship between potential energy and distance in a magnetic field?

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As the distance between two magnets decreases, the potential energy in the system decreases.

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What is the effect of moving a magnet closer to another magnet?

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Moving a magnet closer to another magnet increases the magnetic force and can change the potential energy.

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What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on position, while kinetic energy is energy of motion.

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What does it mean if an object has neither potential nor kinetic energy?

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It means the object is at rest and not in a position to do work or move.