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Magnets, Motors, Generators, and Energy Forms

Magnets, Motors, Generators, and Energy Forms

Assessment

Presentation

Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS2-3, MS-PS3-5, MS-PS2-5

+12

Standards-aligned

Created by

Megan Meyers

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30 Slides • 28 Questions

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a device that uses a magnet or motor in its operation?

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A refrigerator

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A wooden chair

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A glass of water

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A paper book

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Open Ended

Why do you think magnets, motors, and generators are important in our daily lives?

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Open Ended

Would you rather be able to time travel or teleport anywhere instantly?

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Open Ended

Would you rather be a famous inventor or a legendary explorer?

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Open Ended

Would you rather have a pet dinosaur or a pet dragon?

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Open Ended

Would you rather be an Olympic athlete or the President for a day?

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Open Ended

Across the scenarios presented, which would you choose and why? Consider the pros and cons of each option from slides 1-5.

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Open Ended

Would you rather be a principal of a school for a day or an assistant principal of a school for a day?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT allowed according to the signs shown in the first image?

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Using a computer

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Eating food

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Reading a book

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Talking on the phone

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are sources of magnetic fields as shown in the diagram?

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Current in wire

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Loop of wire

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Bar magnet

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Plastic rod

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Fill in the Blank

A region of space around a magnet or a moving electric charge where a magnetic force can be detected is called a ___.

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Open Ended

Explain the difference between a magnet and an electromagnet based on the images provided.

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Fill in the Blank

Electromagnetism is a branch of physics that studies the interactions between ___ and ___.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following phenomena are explained by electromagnetic interaction?

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Electricity generation

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Operation of electric motors

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Propagation of electromagnetic waves

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Photosynthesis

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Multiple Choice

What is the main function of an electric motor?

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Convert mechanical energy into electrical energy

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Store electrical energy

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Convert electrical energy into mechanical energy

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Generate heat

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Multiple Choice

Which device converts mechanical energy into electrical energy using the principle of electromagnetic induction?

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Motor

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Generator

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Battery

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Transformer

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Fill in the Blank

The capacity to do work or cause change is called ___.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of kinetic energy?

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A ball thrown in the air

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A compressed spring

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A person walking

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A battery storing charge

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Multiple Choice

What type of energy does a moving object possess?

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Potential energy

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Thermal energy

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Kinetic energy

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Chemical energy

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Open Ended

Explain the difference between kinetic energy and potential energy, providing an example of each.

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Multiple Choice

Which form of energy is associated with heat and is transferred due to temperature differences between objects?

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Thermal energy

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Electrical energy

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Mechanical energy

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Chemical energy

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Open Ended

Explain how electrical energy is generated and give an example of its use in daily life.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of radiant energy?

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Radio waves

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Visible light

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Sound waves

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Gamma rays

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Fill in the Blank

Mechanical energy is the combination of kinetic energy and ___ energy.

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Multiple Choice

Which type of energy is stored within the bonds of chemical compounds?

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Chemical energy

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Thermal energy

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Radiant energy

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Mechanical energy

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Open Ended

What is the main difference between chemical energy and mechanical energy?

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Multiple Choice

Why do you think computers are not allowed in today's lesson?

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Because the lesson involves hands-on activities

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Because computers interfere with magnets

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Because computers are broken

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Because the teacher forgot to bring computers

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Open Ended

What is one thing you learned today about magnets, motors, generators, or forms of energy that you found interesting or surprising?

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