Amplify Magnetic Fields Review

Front

A magnetic force can convert potential energy stored in a ____________ to kinetic energy.

Back

magnetic field

Front

The energy used to move a magnet _____________ a magnetic force is stored as ____________ energy in the magnetic field.

Back

against, potential

Front

What happens when two magnetic toy trains are placed very close to each other?

Back

The trains will move away from each other because the magnetic force will push the trains apart.

Front

Define a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole.

Back

system

Front

What does it mean to push objects away from each other?

Back

repel

Front

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

Back

magnetic field

Front

What is the force that attracts or repels magnetic materials?

Back

magnetic force

Front

What is the term for the ability to do work or cause change?

Back

energy

Front

What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

Back

Potential energy is stored energy, while kinetic energy is energy of motion.

Front

What happens to the magnetic force as the distance between two magnets increases?

Back

The magnetic force decreases.