Question

Two magnets are placed on a table, and they immediately move to attach to each other. Which statement is correct about the energies in the system? (1 point)
Responses

The energy stored in the system is converted to kinetic and thermal energy.
The energy stored in the system is converted to kinetic and thermal energy.

The energy stored in the system is converted to kinetic, thermal, and sound energy.
The energy stored in the system is converted to kinetic, thermal, and sound energy.

The energy stored in the system is converted to kinetic energy.
The energy stored in the system is converted to kinetic energy.

The energy stored in the system is converted to thermal and sound energy.
The energy stored in the system is converted to thermal and sound energy.

Answer 1

The energy stored (magnetic potential energy) is converted to kinetic energy as the magnets move, and on collision that kinetic energy is dissipated as thermal and sound energy. So: "converted to kinetic, thermal, and sound energy."