Magnetism and Electric Current Concepts

Magnetism and Electric Current Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explores the concepts of permanent and temporary magnets, focusing on how temporary magnets retain magnetism only under an external magnetic field. It explains magnetism and magnetization, detailing how non-magnetic objects can acquire magnetic properties. The tutorial also covers the relationship between electric current and magnetic fields, highlighting Hans Christian Ørsted's discovery of compass needle deflection near a current-carrying wire. Finally, it discusses how a compass interacts with magnetic fields, including the alignment of its needle in response to nearby magnets.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between permanent and temporary magnets?

Temporary magnets are stronger than permanent magnets.

Permanent magnets retain magnetism indefinitely, while temporary magnets do not.

Temporary magnets are made of non-magnetic materials.

Permanent magnets require an external magnetic field to function.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which material is commonly used to create temporary magnets?

Copper

Plastic

Iron

Wood

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the process called when a non-magnetic object becomes magnetic?

Polarization

Magnetization

Electrification

Ionization

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What property allows magnets to attract or repel other objects?

Magnetism

Electromagnetism

Gravitation

Friction

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who discovered the relationship between electric current and magnetic fields?

Nikola Tesla

Isaac Newton

Hans Christian Ørsted

Albert Einstein

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to a compass needle when placed near a current-carrying wire?

It spins continuously.

It points south.

It deflects.

It remains stationary.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of a strong electric current on a nearby compass?

The compass needle points to the south.

The compass needle deflects significantly.

The compass needle aligns with the Earth's magnetic field.

The compass needle stops working.

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