Electricity and Magnetism Unit CFA

Magnetism is a force that__________.

• pushes or pulls

• freezes matter

• expands and contracts

• attracts wood

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Choose the one that correctly describes magnetism.

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

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

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

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

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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

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

7. How does a light switch work? A switch

• 1. expands and contracts the circuit.

• 1. attracts and repels the circuit.

• 1. opens and closes the circuit.

• 1. magnetizes the circuit.

Which of the following conducts electricity?

• 1. Aluminum foil

• Wood

• Plastic

• Rubber band

Circle all that are correct. Electricity can be transferred into

• Heat

• Light

• Sound

• Motion

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A series circuit has more than one path for electricity to follow.

• True

• False

Choose all that describe a parallel circuit?

• 1. More than one path for electricity to follow

• 1. One path for electricity to follow

• 1. Light stays lit if one bulb goes out

• 1. All bulbs go out if one bulb goes