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