Magnetic Systems
What would happen if there were two magnets with opposite poles facing each other?
They would attract.
What did the Universal Space Agency make that uses lots of potential energy?
A magnetic rocket launcher.
What is sand + motion?
Kinetic sand.
What happens when you drop a Saturn V rocket?
It falls.
What are some examples of things that don't stick to magnets?
Wood, glass, pennies, aluminum foil, paint, and some other things.
Is a single magnet a magnetic system?
No.
Does an object have potential energy when you hold it in the air?
Yes.
What happens when you put two magnets near each other?
You get kinetic energy.
Why does the earth not fall out of orbit?
Because of gravity.
What are electromagnets?
Magnets that turn on when you apply electricity to them.
What would happen if there are two magnets with the same poles facing each other?
They would repel.
If you move two repelling magnets close to each other, will there be more potential energy?
Yes.
What happens when you release two repelling magnets?
They move away from each other.
Can you feel gravity in space?
No.
What happens when you break a magnet?
It turns into two magnets.