Magnetic Fields Flashcard Review

Front

The area of magnetic force around a magnet is known as its _____________.

Back

magnetic field

Front

How does a system of magnets store potential energy in the magnetic field?

Back

The energy used to move a magnet against (opposite direction as) a magnetic force.

Front

At which position is kinetic energy the greatest?

Back

X

Front

Energy that is stored is known as _____________.

Back

Potential Energy

Front

To increase the potential energy, would you move them apart or move them closer together?

Back

Move them apart

Front

What is the definition of magnetic field?

Back

The region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected.

Front

What type of energy is associated with motion?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

What happens to potential energy when magnets are moved closer together?

Back

Potential energy decreases.

Front

What is the relationship between kinetic energy and potential energy in a magnetic system?

Back

As potential energy increases, kinetic energy decreases, and vice versa.

Front

What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

Back

Potential Energy = mass × gravity × height (PE = mgh)