Electricity and Magnetism Quiz

What is the medical imaging technique that uses the body’s natural magnetic properties to produce detailed images from any part of the body?

• X-ray

• Ultrasound

• MRI

• CT scan

What is a material or object that produces a magnetic field?

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Magnet

• Battery

Who is believed to have discovered the magnetic property possessed by certain types of naturally magnetized pieces of iron ore called magnetite or lodestone?

• Michael Faraday

• Hans Oersted

• Ancient Greeks

• Ancient Chinese

What is a region of space where a magnetic force is felt?

• Gravitational Field

• Nuclear Field

• Magnetic Field

• Electric Field

What is the difference between geographic and magnetic poles called?

• Geographic Deviation

• Magnetic Declination

• Pole Offset

• Magnetic Variation

Which rule is used to demonstrate the direction of the force on a current-carrying wire?

• Left Hand Rule

• Right Hand Rule

• Fleming's Rule

• Maxwell's Rule

Who discovered the presence of a magnetic field around a current-carrying wire?

• Michael Faraday

• Hans Oersted

• Nikola Tesla

• Thomas Edison

What is a sensitive instrument used to detect electric current?

• Spectrometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Galvanometer

What is a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy?

• Battery

• Transformer

• Generator

• Capacitor

What type of motor uses a permanent magnet to establish a field where an electromagnet is made to rotate?

• AC Motor

• Brushless Motor

• Stepper Motor

• DC Motor