Magnets and Electricity

what can be attracted to magnets?

• wood
• skin
• Metals such as iron, nickel and cobalt

What happens when two north poles of a magnet are placed together?

• they repel
• they attract
• they cancel each other out
• the strength of the magnet is doubled

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Where is the force of attraction the strongest on a magnet?

• at the poles
• in the middle
• above the magnet
• below the magnet

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Electricity is the flow of _________.

• Protons
• Neutrons
• Electrons

A series circuit has ____ path(s) that the electric current can take. 

• One
• Two 
• Three 
• Four

Which of these objects is an insulator?

• Copper Wire
• Paper Clip
• Steel Pole
• Rubber Gloves

Which one is a conductor? 

• wood 
• iron 
• plastic spoon 
• paper 

What is an electromagnet?

• a temporary magnet made from current carrying wire around a magnetic metal core.
• a permanent magnet with a north and south pole

What type of electricity occurs when you rub a balloon on your sweater?

• thermal electricity
• current electricity
• static electricity
• work electricity

A circuit MUST be _______ in order for the current to flow

• open
• closed