Magnetic Fields Review

Front

What happens to the energy in a system of magnets when the magnetic force causes two magnets to move?

Back

Some potential energy changes into kinetic energy.

Front

What is something that can be changed and may be measured?

Back

Variable.

Front

What term describes the action to pull objects toward one another?

Back

Attract.

Front

What happens to the potential energy in a system of magnets when a magnetic toy train moves away from a stationary magnet?

Back

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

Front

What is an instrument containing a magnetized pointer that shows the direction of magnetic north?

Back

Compass.

Front

What is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected?

Back

Magnetic Field.

Front

What is the term for the force that pushes two magnets apart?

Back

Repel.

Front

What is the principle that explains how magnets can attract or repel each other?

Back

Magnetic Force.

Front

What do we call the ability of a magnet to attract certain materials, such as iron?

Back

Magnetism.

Front

What is the term for a graphical representation of the magnetic field around a magnet?

Back

Magnetic Field Lines.