Amplify Magnetic Fields Review

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What happens to the energy in a system of magnets when the magnetic force causes two magnets to move?

Back

Some of the potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.

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What do magnetic field lines indicate about the interaction between two magnets?

Back

They indicate whether the magnets will attract or repel each other.

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If two magnets are oriented with like poles facing each other, what will happen?

Back

The magnets will repel each other.

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If two magnets are oriented with opposite poles facing each other, what will happen?

Back

The magnets will attract each other.

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What is potential energy in the context of magnets?

Back

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

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What is kinetic energy in the context of magnets?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion that magnets have when they move.

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

Back

As magnets move closer or further apart, potential energy can convert to kinetic energy and vice versa.

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What does it mean for magnets to repel each other?

Back

It means that the magnets push away from each other due to like poles facing each other.

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What does it mean for magnets to attract each other?

Back

It means that the magnets pull towards each other due to opposite poles facing each other.

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How can you determine if magnets will attract or repel by looking at their poles?

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If the same poles (N-N or S-S) are facing, they will repel; if opposite poles (N-S) are facing, they will attract.