Michael Faraday's Journey in Science

Michael Faraday's Journey in Science

Assessment

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Physics, Science, History

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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Michael Faraday, a curious boy from an English village, was fascinated by science from a young age. He became an assistant to Sir Humphrey Davy, learning about science and conducting experiments. Faraday was particularly interested in electricity and eventually invented the electric motor, which amazed his village. His discoveries, including electromagnetic induction, laid the foundation for modern electrical engineering. Faraday's story continues to inspire future generations to explore and innovate.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Michael Faraday's favorite place as a child?

The village square

The local market

The small bookshop

The village fields

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Michael Faraday become an assistant to?

Isaac Newton

Nikola Tesla

Albert Einstein

Sir Humphrey Davy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Michael Faraday particularly fascinated by?

Electricity

Magnetism

Astronomy

Chemistry

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What phenomenon did Michael Faraday notice while experimenting with a magnet and a coil of wire?

Heat generation

Electricity generation

Light emission

Sound production

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of the villagers to Michael Faraday's electric motor?

They were indifferent

They were confused

They were in awe

They were disappointed

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Michael Faraday's electric motor convert?

Heat energy into light energy

Chemical energy into electrical energy

Mechanical energy into electrical energy

Electrical energy into mechanical motion

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major discovery did Michael Faraday make that formed the foundation for electric generators and transformers?

Photoelectric effect

Electromagnetic induction

Quantum mechanics

Thermodynamics

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