Magnetic Fields Unit Review

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What is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is a region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected.

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What are the two poles of a magnet?

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North and South.

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What happens when you bring two like poles of magnets together?

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They repel each other.

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What happens when you bring two opposite poles of magnets together?

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They attract each other.

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What is potential energy in the context of magnets?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in a magnetic system due to the position of the magnets.

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How can you decrease the potential energy between two magnets?

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By moving them closer together.

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How can you increase the potential energy between two magnets?

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By spreading them apart.

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What does it mean for magnets to attract?

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To pull together.

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What does it mean for magnets to repel?

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To push away from each other.

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What is the significance of the poles on a magnet?

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The poles determine the direction of the magnetic field and how magnets interact with each other.