Magnetic Energy
Definition
Magnetic energy refers to the potential or kinetic energy associated with magnetic fields. It arises from interactions between magnets, magnetic materials, and moving charged particles.
Analogy
Picture two magnets attracting each other. As they come closer together, you can feel their force getting stronger. This force represents magnetic potential energy waiting to be released when they finally snap together.
Related terms
Magnetic Field: The region around a magnet or a current-carrying wire where magnetic forces can be detected.
Electromagnetism: The branch of physics that deals with the relationship between electricity and magnetism.
Magnetic Induction: The process by which a material becomes magnetized when exposed to an external magnetic field.
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