Magnetic Fields- Fast & Curious

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What is the term for changing from one type to another?

Back

Convert

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What do we call a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole?

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System

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

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They repel each other.

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What happens when two magnets with opposite poles are brought close together?

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They attract each other.

Front

In a system of magnets, there is a repelling force between ________ poles and an attracting force between __________ poles.

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Like, opposite

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What happens to the 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 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 direction of magnetic field lines?

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From the north pole to the south pole of a magnet.

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

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

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What is the term for the area around a magnet where magnetic forces are exerted?

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Magnetic field.