Amplify Magnetic Fields Review

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What is potential energy?

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The energy that is stored in an object or system.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy that an object has because it is moving.

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

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They will repel each other.

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How does a system of magnets store potential energy in the magnetic field?

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The energy used to move a magnet against (opposite direction as) a magnetic force.

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Will two north poles of magnets attract or repel?

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Repel.

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What is the definition of a magnetic field?

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

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

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Potential energy increases as a magnet is moved against the magnetic force.

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What is the effect of distance on the strength of a magnetic field?

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The strength of a magnetic field decreases as the distance from the magnet increases.

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What is the principle of magnetic attraction?

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Opposite poles of magnets attract each other.

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What is the principle of magnetic repulsion?

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Like poles of magnets repel each other.