Kennedy has two magnets she would like to determine how much magnetic energy is stored in each one what would be the best way for her to determine which magnet has the most magnetic energy
To determine which magnet has the most magnetic energy, Kennedy can use the following method:
1. Firstly, she can measure the strength of each magnet using a magnetometer or a gauss meter. This will provide a quantitative measure of the magnetic field strength produced by each magnet.
2. Next, Kennedy can measure the mass of each magnet using a balance. This will provide a measure of the amount of magnetic material present in the magnet.
3. She then needs to calculate the magnetic energy stored in each magnet. The magnetic energy or magnetic potential energy is given by the equation: Magnetic Energy = 0.5 x magnetic field strength x volume.
4. Kennedy can calculate the volume of each magnet using its physical dimensions (such as length, width, and height) or by measuring the displaced water volume if the magnet is small enough to be submerged.
5. Finally, by plugging the measured magnetic field strength and volume values into the equation, she can calculate the magnetic energy stored in each magnet.
Comparing the values obtained, Kennedy can determine which magnet has the most magnetic energy stored. The magnet with a higher magnetic energy would have a stronger magnetic field and more magnetic material, resulting in a greater ability to attract or repel other magnetic objects.