Magnetic Fields flashcard

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

Back

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

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What happens when two north poles of a magnet are placed together?

Back

They repel each other.

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What happens when a north pole and a south pole of a magnet are brought together?

Back

They attract each other.

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What direction does the magnetic force move?

Back

The magnetic force moves from the positive (north) to the negative (south).

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What will happen to two magnets when they are released after being pushed together?

Back

They will move away from each other.

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What is a magnetic field?

Back

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

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What is the difference between kinetic energy and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on position.

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What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field and can attract or repel other magnetic materials.

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What are the two poles of a magnet?

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The two poles of a magnet are the north pole and the south pole.

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What happens when a magnet is cut in half?

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Each half becomes a new magnet with its own north and south poles.