When the magnet is removed from the refrigerator door and placed on the table, its potential energy decreases because it is moving away from the magnetic force of the fridge. Now, being on the table, the magnet is in a lower-energy state compared to when it was stuck to the door.
A magnet is removed from a refrigerator door and placed on a table. In 1–2 sentences, explain how the potential energy of the system changes in this process. Like a 9th grader
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