Amplify Magnetic Fields Review

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What happens to the potential energy in a system of magnets when a magnet is moved against the magnetic force?

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The potential energy increases because the magnet moves against the magnetic force.

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What type of force exists between like poles of magnets?

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Repelling force.

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What type of force exists between opposite poles of magnets?

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Attracting force.

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What will happen to two magnetic toy trains placed close to each other?

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The trains will move away from each other because the magnetic force will push the trains apart.

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What type of energy is stored when a magnet is moved against a magnetic force?

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Potential energy.

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What is the definition of energy in the context of magnets?

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The ability to make things move or change.

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What is a magnetic field?

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The area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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What is a magnetic pole?

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The ends of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest, typically labeled as north and south.

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What happens when two magnets with like poles are brought close together?

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They repel each other.

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What happens when two magnets with opposite poles are brought close together?

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They attract each other.