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Energy
Magnets
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the ability to make things move or change

energy

100

Ramon puts two magnetic toy trains very close to each other on a track. What will happen next, and why?

The trains will move away from each other because the magnetic force will push the trains apart.

100

The energy of movement

kinetic energy

100

What is a natural metal that can interact with magnets?

Iron

100

What is the name of the Grinch's dog?

Max

200

to change from one type to another

convert

200

 In a computer simulation, Jeffrey moves a magnet (Magnet 2) toward another magnet (Magnet 1) that cannot move. What happens to the potential energy in the system of magnets?

The potential energy increases because Magnet 2 moves against the magnetic force.

200

The direction the magnets will move in both sets

Set one will repel 

Set two will attract

200

To provide evidence that goes against a claim

Refute

200

What color is the bell in ‘The Polar Express’?

Silver

300

to separate or set apart

isolate

300

Cherise sets identical magnetic carts on two tracks. At the end of each track is a blue magnet that cannot move. Cherise can move the carts one space to the left or one space to the right. Which movement will result in the largest increase in potential energy?

Moving the cart on Track 2 one space to the right (→).

300

DOUBLE POINTS


How many days until break?

3

300

Potential energy goes up as you pull attracting magnets ________.

Away

300

Why did Santa's sleigh break down in the movie Elf?

There was not enough Christmas cheer

400

the space around a magnet in which magnetic forces can act on objects

magnetic field

400

Based on the magnetic field line diagrams, what will happen next with these two sets of magnets?

The magnets in Set 1 will repel, and the magnets in Set 2 will attract.

400

The energy that is stored

potential

400

Which of the following has potential energy?

A girl sprinting. 

or 

A stretched spring. 

A stretched spring

400

In ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’, what animal does Clark find in the tree?

A squirrel

500

a line that connects opposite magnetic poles and represents the strength and direction of the magnetic field

magnetic field line

500

What poles attract?

opposite poles
500

Potential energy goes up as you push attracting magnets ____. 

away

500

To separate or set apart. 

Isolate

500

What food does Kevin order to his hotel room in the movie Home Alone? 

A Sundae