Energy and Forces Unit Test

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Question
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. (2 points)

1 answer

The potential energy of the system decreases as the magnet is moved from a higher potential energy position on the refrigerator door to a lower potential energy position on the table.