Amplify Magnetic Fields Review

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What is the term for moving energy from one object to another?

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Transfer

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What type of energy is stored in an object or system?

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Potential energy

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What happens to potential energy when a magnetic toy train moves away from a stationary magnet?

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

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What is the ability to make things move or change called?

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Energy

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Which movement of a magnetic cart results in the largest increase in potential energy?

Back

Moving the cart on Track 2 one space to the right (→).

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What is the definition of potential energy?

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

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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What are magnetic poles?

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Magnetic poles are the regions of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest, typically labeled as north and south.

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What is the relationship between magnetic force and distance?

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The magnetic force decreases as the distance between two magnets increases.