Magnetic Fields Review #2

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What is the energy that is stored in an object or system?

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

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Can magnets interact without touching?

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Yes, magnets can exert forces on each other without direct contact.

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What is the energy something has because it is moving?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

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Which object cannot be moved by a magnet? (Options: a paper clip, a nail, a toothpick, a staple)

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A toothpick cannot be moved by a magnet.

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What is the area of magnetic force around a magnet called?

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

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What is the term for the force that attracts or repels magnetic materials?

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Magnetic force is the force that attracts or repels magnetic materials.

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What happens to the magnetic field when a magnet is cut in half?

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

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What is the unit of measurement for magnetic field strength?

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The unit of measurement for magnetic field strength is the Tesla (T).

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What is the principle that explains how electric currents can create magnetic fields?

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Electromagnetism is the principle that explains how electric currents create magnetic fields.

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What is the term for materials that can be easily magnetized?

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Ferromagnetic materials are those that can be easily magnetized.