Force Fields

The area of magnetic force around a magnet is known as its _____________.

• magnetic field

• magnetic declination

• magnetic fan lines

• magnetic tan lines

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At which point is the electric field the strongest

• A
• B
• C
• D

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At which point is the electric field the weakest?

• A

• C

• B

• D

Consider the electric field lines shown in the diagram below. From the diagram, it is apparent that object A is ____ and object B is ____.

• +,+
• +,-
• -,+
• -,-

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Consider the electric field lines drawn at the right for a configuration of two charges. Several locations are labeled on the diagram. Which of these shows the ranking in order of weakest to strongest correctly

• A, E, C
• D, E, C
• D, B, A
• A, D, B

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Q_A and Q_B are two charges creating an electric field. Based on the electric field lines, we can conclude

• Q_A and Q_B are both positive
• Q_A and Q_B are both negative
• Q_A is positive and Q_B is negative
• Q_A is negative and Q_B is positive

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Which of the following is a true statement about the electric field between the two plates?

• The field is attractive between the plates and uniform in strength
• The field is repulsive between the plates and uniform in strength
• The field is attractive between the plates and strongest near the positive
• The field is repulsive between the plates and strongest near the positive

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Based on the arrangement of the electric field lines in the diagram, what are the charges?

• both charges are the same

• the charges are opposite

• they are neutral; no charge

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How can a neutral object become charged?

• by being dipped in water

• by being stuck to the desk with tape

• by allowing gravity to work on it

• by having electrons added or removed

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Electric charges are created ______.

• by gravitational forces.

• separately.

• between 2 oppositely charged objects.

• by neutrons.