Electric & Magnetic Fields

A(n) ________ is a space around a charged particle where the particle exerts electric force on other charged particles.

• electric field
• force field
• magnetic field
• gravitational field

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The attraction or repulsion between charged particles is called ____________.

• electric force

• gravitational force
• magnetic force
• nuclear force

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Which of the following materials is attracted to a magnet?

• Gold, silver, and platinum.
• Wood, plastic, and glass.
• Iron, nickel, and cobalt
• Aluminum, copper, and zinc.

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If a positively charged wool rag is placed next to a negatively charged balloon, what will happen?

• The wool rag will repel the negatively charged balloon.
• The negatively charged balloon will attract the positively charged wool rag.
• The positively charged wool rag will attract the negatively charged balloon.
• The wool rag will have no effect on the negatively charged balloon.

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__________ is a continuous flow of electric charges (electrons).

• Electromagnetism
• Electricity
• Electric current
• Voltage

The force that a magnet exerts on certain materials, including other magnets, is called _______.

• magnetic force
• magnetic push
• magnetic attraction
• magnetic pull

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A(n) __________ is a field produced by a magnetic object that exerts a force on other magnetic materials or moving electrical charges.

• gravitational field
• electric field
• force field
• magnetic field

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The magnetic force is exerted over a distance and includes forces of ______.

• friction and tension
• compression and expansion
• gravity and buoyancy
• attraction and repulsion

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__________ are regions where the external magnetic field is strongest.

• Magnetic fields
• Magnetic lines
• Magnetic poles
• Magnetic forces

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__________ is the ability of a material to be attracted by a magnet and to act as a magnet.

• magnetic field
• attraction
• magnetism
• repulsion

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