Pablo sets identical magnetic carts on two tracks. At the end of each track is a large magnet that cannot move. Pablo can move the carts one space to the left or one space to the right. Which movement will increase the potential energy in the system the most? Moving the cart on Track 1 one space to the right (-->). Moving the cart on Track 1 one space to the left (<--). Moving the cart on Track 2 one space to the left (<--).

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Pablo sets identical magnetic carts on two tracks. At the end of each track is a large magnet that cannot move. Pablo can move the carts one space to the left or one space to the right. Which movement will increase the potential energy in the system the most?

  1. Moving the cart on Track 1 one space to the right (-->).
  2. Moving the cart on Track 1 one space to the left (<--).
  3. Moving the cart on Track 2 one space to the left (<--).
  4. All these movements will result in the same change in potential energy because they each move a cart the same distance.
The letters N andS show the magnetic poles.
Track 1
N
Track 2
Transcribed Image Text:The letters N andS show the magnetic poles. Track 1 N Track 2
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