Two bar magnets are held in place with their north poles facing each
other. Both magnets are released at the same time. Which statement
describing changes to the energy of the system is correct? (1 point)
Potential energy increases, kinetic energy decreases,
and thermal energy increases.
Potential energy decreases, and kinetic and thermal
energy increase.
Potential energy increases, and kinetic and thermal
energy decrease.
Potential energy decreases, kinetic energy increases,
and thermal energy decreases.