Magnetism Quiz

What gives rise to the magnetic nature of a material?

• Movement of protons within the atoms

• Movement of electrons within the atoms

• Movement of photons within the atoms

• Movement of neutrons within the atoms

What are regions known as in some materials, where atomic poles align in the same direction?

• Magnetic fields

• Magnetic domains

• Magnetic particles

• Magnetic moments

Which materials are capable of magnetization and include iron, cobalt, and nickel?

• Paramagnetic materials

• Diamagnetic materials

• Antiferromagnetic materials

• Ferromagnetic materials

What is the feature called that causes individual atomic magnetic moments to align in the same direction in certain materials like iron?

• Antiferromagnetism

• Ferromagnetism

• Paramagnetism

• Diamagnetism

Which type of magnets behave like magnets only when within a strong magnetic field and stop behaving like magnets when the magnetic field is removed?

• Permanent magnets

• Temporary magnets

• Electromagnets

• Superconducting magnets

Which materials can retain their magnetic properties even when the external magnetic field is removed?

• Diamagnetic materials

• Ferromagnetic materials

• Paramagnetic materials

• Antiferromagnetic materials

What causes the alignment of all the magnetic domains in a material, transforming it into a magnet?

• Exposure to heat

• Exposure to light

• Exposure to sound

• Exposure to a magnetic field

What are examples of temporary magnets?

• Bar magnets and compass needles

• Paper clips and nails

• Alloys and compounds

• Iron, cobalt, and nickel

What are examples of permanent magnets?

• Iron, cobalt, and nickel

• Alloys and compounds

• Bar magnets and compass needles

• Paper clips and nails

What is the phenomenon that causes tiny magnets to form within the atoms of a material?

• Paramagnetism

• Ferromagnetism

• Diamagnetism

• Electromagnetism