Unit 1: Electricity and Magnetism: Liftoff Task (Quiz)

What is an electromagnet?

• A permanent magnet that always retains its magnetism

• A type of magnet that is created by an electric current

• A device that stores electrical energy

• A natural magnet found in the earth

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is an example of static electricity?

• Lightning during a thunderstorm

• A battery powering a flashlight

• A fan running on electricity

• A solar panel generating power

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does energy transfer occur in a simple electric circuit?

• Energy is created by the battery and used by the bulb

• Energy is transferred from the battery to the bulb through wires

• Energy is stored in the wires and released to the bulb

• Energy is lost as it moves through the circuit

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the effect of increasing the number of coils in an electromagnet?

• The electromagnet becomes weaker

• The electromagnet becomes stronger

• The electromagnet stops working

• The electromagnet's polarity changes

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following best describes magnetism?

• A force that acts at a distance due to magnetic fields

• A type of energy that can be stored in batteries

• A process of converting light into electricity

• A chemical reaction that produces heat

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What happens when you bring two like poles of magnets close to each other?

• They attract each other

• They repel each other

• They become neutral

• They lose their magnetism

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain how a simple electromagnet can be made stronger.

• By using a thicker wire

• By increasing the electric current

• By using a smaller battery

• By decreasing the number of coils

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Magnetism is a type of ____________

• force
• book
• plant
• animal

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