Magnetism Review

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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Electric motors are devices that convert _____ energy into  _____ energy.

• electrical; mechanical
• mechanical; electrical
• chemical; potential
• mechanical; kinetic

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Region around a magnet in which magnetic force can act.

• Magnetic field 
• Magnetic force
• Domain
• Perimeter

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Magnets that are arranged like this will _______. 

• move away from each other (repel)
• move towards each other (attract)

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The strongest part of a magnet is...

• the bars.
• the force field.
• the poles. 
• the middle.

As the distance between two magnets increases (they get farther apart), the force between them:

• Increases
• Decreases
• Stays the Same

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If you cut a magnet in half, what happens to the poles?

• One half gets the North Pole, the other half gets the South Pole
• Both halves get only a North Pole
• Both halves get only a South Pole
• Both halves get a North pole and a South Pole

What is responsible for the Magnetic Field around Earth?

• The Earth's crust
• The Earth's molton iron core
• The Earth's mantel
• The Sun

If the North Pole of a permanent magnet is placed next to a compass as seen in the picture, which direction will the needle move?

• Clockwise
• Counter-clockwise
• It will not move
• Need more information

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An electromagnet's poles may be reversed by:

• decreasing the voltage of the coil
• increasing the number of coils
• changing the direction of current flow
• altering the material used to make the coils