Magnetic Forces and Toy Trains Quiz

The north pole of one magnet and the south pole of another magnet.

The north poles of two magnets or the south poles of two magnets.

The force that attracts or repels magnets.

When two magnets move closer to each other because of magnetic force.

When two magnets move away from each other because of magnetic force.

The ends of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest. They are labeled North (N) and South (S).

Two magnets with the same poles (North-North or South-South) will push away from each other.

The energy an object possesses due to its position or configuration relative to other objects.

The potential energy increases because work is done against the repulsive magnetic force.

The potential energy decreases, as work is done in the direction of the attractive force.

The potential energy in the system increases as the train moves towards the stationary magnet, because the train's north pole is moving towards the stationary magnet's south pole.

The energy stored in a system of magnets due to their relative positions and magnetic forces.

Force that pulls or pushes magnets together or apart.

Occurs when magnets are moved closer to each other, against the magnetic force.

Occurs when magnets are moved further apart, in the direction of the magnetic force.

When a magnet is moved in a direction opposite to the magnetic force acting on it.

The force between magnets determines the potential energy. Stronger forces mean more potential energy stored.

When a magnet is moved against the magnetic force, its potential energy increases.

When a magnet moves in the direction of the magnetic force, its potential energy decreases.

The energy stored in a system due to the position of magnets relative to each other. It increases when magnets are further apart and decreases when they are closer.

When the north pole of one magnet is near the south pole of another magnet, they experience an attractive force, pulling them closer.

The potential energy of a magnetic system is higher when the magnets are farther apart due to the increasing strength of the magnetic force as they get closer.

To increase the potential energy in a magnetic system, move the magnets further apart, particularly by moving opposite poles away from each other.

When magnets are near each other, they can cause movement. The magnetic force can pull magnets together or push them apart.

An experiment where magnets on toy trains demonstrate how magnetic forces cause attraction and repulsion.

This movement increases the potential energy of the roller coaster car. The increase is larger because the car is moving towards the opposite pole of the magnet, which exerts a stronger attractive force.

This movement increases the potential energy of the roller coaster car. The increase is smaller because the car is moving towards the same pole of the magnet, which exerts a weaker repulsive force.

Potential energy in magnetic systems is affected by the force between magnetic poles. Unlike poles attract, decreasing potential energy as they move closer. Like poles repel, increasing potential energy as they move closer.

The potential energy of the roller coaster cars depends on their position relative to the magnet. Moving a car towards the opposite pole (attraction) increases potential energy more than moving it towards the same pole (repulsion).

Because it moves towards the opposite pole of the magnet, resulting in the strongest attraction. This attraction requires more work to overcome, leading to a greater increase in potential energy compared to moving towards the same pole.