Stored Energy Changes I Quick Check

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Question
Use the pictured setup to answer the question.

Two bar magnets are held in place in the configuration shown. If the magnets are pulled apart, which statement correctly describes the changes that will take place in the energy of the system?

(1 point)
Responses

Potential energy decreases because movement is in the opposite direction of the magnetic field.
Potential energy decreases because movement is in the opposite direction of the magnetic field.

Potential energy increases because movement is in the opposite direction of the magnetic field.
Potential energy increases because movement is in the opposite direction of the magnetic field.

Potential energy decreases because movement is in the direction of the magnetic field.
Potential energy decreases because movement is in the direction of the magnetic field.

Potential energy increases because movement is in the direction of the magnetic field.

1 answer

Potential energy increases because movement is in the direction of the magnetic field.
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