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 happens to potential energy when magnets are moved against the magnetic force?

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The potential energy increases.

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What happens to kinetic energy when magnets are released and start moving?

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Some of the potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.

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What is the effect of magnetic force on potential energy?

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The magnetic force changes potential energy into kinetic energy.

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What occurs when two magnets are brought close together with the same poles facing?

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The magnets will repel each other.

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

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The magnets will attract each other.

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What is the relationship between potential energy and kinetic energy in a system of magnets?

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Potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy when magnets move.

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What happens to the energy in a system of magnets when they are released?

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The energy is transformed from potential energy to kinetic energy.

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What is the definition of kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is the definition of potential energy?

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