Amplify Magnetic Fields Unit Review

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What is potential energy in the context of magnets?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in a system due to the position of magnets relative to each other. It increases when magnets are moved closer together or further apart, depending on their polarities.

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What happens to potential energy when two magnets are brought closer together?

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The potential energy in the system decreases if the magnets attract each other, as they move to a lower energy state.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. In a magnetic system, it increases when magnets move due to magnetic forces.

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How does the movement of magnets affect energy in a system?

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When magnets move, some potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, resulting in motion.

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What determines whether magnets attract or repel each other?

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Magnets attract if opposite poles are facing each other (north to south) and repel if like poles are facing each other (north to north or south to south).

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

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As the distance between two magnets increases, the potential energy in the system increases if they are like poles, and decreases if they are opposite poles.

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What is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is the region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected. It is represented by field lines that indicate the direction and strength of the magnetic force.

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What is the significance of magnetic field lines?

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Magnetic field lines show the direction of the magnetic force and the strength of the field; closer lines indicate a stronger field.

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What happens to kinetic energy when magnets are released from a position of potential energy?

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When magnets are released, the potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, causing them to move.

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What is the effect of moving a magnet away from another magnet?

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Moving a magnet away from another magnet increases the potential energy in the system if they are like poles.