Electromagnets

What effect will the south pole of one magnet have on the south pole of another magnet?

• Repulsive
• Attractive
• Combative
• No effect

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This is a picture of a simple electromagnet. How can the electromagnet be made stronger?

• Add more coils of wire to the nail.
• Use a smaller battery.
• Reverse the poles of the magnet.
• Remove all the coils and the nail.

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What kind of magnet can be turned on and off?

• refridgerator magnet
• electromagnet
• magnetite
• iron

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Surrounding every magnet is a __________  __________.

• magnetic field
• electrical current
• another magnet
• an enemy

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In order for an electromagnet to be formed, an __________ current must pass through a coil of __________ wrapped around an ________ core.

• wire, iron, electric
• electric, wire, iron
• iron, electric, wire
• excited, hair, apple

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What are the ends of a magnet called?

• East and west poles
• Left and Right ends
• North and South ends
• North and South poles

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Any material that attracts iron or materials containing iron is a(n) 

• A. electric generator
• B. solenoid
• C. magnet
• D. magnetic force

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A compass needle responds to a magnetic field, because the compass needle is a

• A. generator.
• B. motor.   
• C. magnet.
• D. transformer.

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How do electromagnets differ from regular magnets? 

• A. They  can be turned off and on 
• B. Their polarity can be reversed
• C. Their strength can be changed
• D. All of the above

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Why are paper clips attracted to magnets?

• They contain silver.
• They contain aluminum
• They contain tin.
• They contain iron. 

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