Electricity and Magnetism Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a unique property of an electromagnet?

• it attracts copper
• it can be turned on and off
• its strength can be adjusted
• it is a magnet that runs on electricity

What is the process of creating a current in a circuit by changing a magnetic field?

• Electromagnetic induction
• Electromagnetism
• Magnetism
• Domain integrity

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What kind of energy transformation take place in a generator?

• Electrical to Mechanical
• Mechanical to Electrical
• Electrical to Chemical
• Mechanical to Chemical

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Which of the following magnets can be turned on and off?

• magnetite
• electromagnet
• permanent
• ferromagnet

What are the ways to adjust the strength of an electromagnet? (more than one answer)

• Adjust the size of the iron core
• Adjust the number of coils
• Adjust the location of the Electromagnet
• Adjust the amount of power coming from the power source

Which of the following is NOT a part of an electromagnet?

• Solenoid
• Battery
• Iron core
• Light bulb

Which of the following is true about the relationship between electricity and magnetism?

• Electricity can be used to create a magnet
• Magnetism and electricity cannot be converted into one another
• Magnetism is based on how gravity attracts electrical energy.
• Electrical energy and magnetism cancel each other out.

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What will happen if you increase the electric current that is flowing though an electromagnet?

• The magnet will become weaker.
• The poles of the magnet will reverse.
• The magnet will become stronger.
• The magnet will become permanent.

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Which of these is not an example of an electromagnet.

• Refrigerator Magnet

• Speakers

• Computer Hard Drive

• Generators

A _______ is the coiled wire in an electromagnet.

• Battery
• Iron core
• Solenoid