Amplify Magnetic Fields

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What is the space around an object in which magnetic forces can act on other objects?

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The magnetic field.

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What happens to the potential energy of a magnetic object when it moves away from a magnet?

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

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What is energy defined as?

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The ability to make things move or change.

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What movement will increase the potential energy the most when moving a magnetic cart towards a magnet?

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Moving the cart one space toward the magnet.

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What is potential energy in the context of magnets?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in a system due to the position of magnetic objects.

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What is the effect of moving a magnetic object closer to a magnet?

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The potential energy of the system decreases.

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

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The potential energy increases as the distance from the magnet increases.

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What is a magnetic pole?

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The regions at the ends of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest.

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What is the force of attraction in magnets?

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The force that pulls two magnetic objects towards each other.

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What is the force of repulsion in magnets?

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The force that pushes two magnetic objects away from each other.

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