Electric and Magnetism Pre Assessment

.Magnetism is a force that __________.

• pushes or pulls

• freezes matter

• expands and contracts

• attracts wood

Choose the one that correctly describes magnetism

• Like poles of a magnet expand, while opposite poles contract.

• Like poles of a magnet attract, while opposite poles repel.

• Like poles of a magnet repel, while opposite poles attract.

• Like poles of a magnet contract, while opposite poles expand.

How does a compass work? A compass

• uses a magnet to help us find which way gravity is pulling

• uses a freely moving magnetic needle to point out direction.

• tells us something about north, south, east, or west forces.

• tells us what time it is in different parts of the world.

What is the name for the type of electricity that happens when you drag your feet on the carpet and shock your friend?

• Current electricity

• Magnetic electricity

• Simple electricity

• Static electricity

What is the name for the type of electricity that happens when lightning strikes?

• Simple electricity

• Current electricity

• Static electricity

• Magnetic electricity

How does a light switch work? A switch

• expands and contracts the circuit.

• attracts and repels the circuit.

• opens and closes the circuit.

• magnetizes the circuit.

Which of the following conducts electricity?

• Aluminum foil

• Wood

• Plastic

• Rubber band

Circle all that are correct. Electricity can be transferred into

• Heat

• Light

• Sound

• Motion