WorksheetsElectricity & Magnetism
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Sheku ran across the carpet in the classroom to get his lunch. When he touched the door knob, he felt a shock.
What caused the shock that Sheku felt?
What caused the shock that Sheku felt?
a)
Human-harnessed electricity (current)
b)
Static Electricity
c)
Electromagnets
d)
Heat build up
2.
Students conducted an investigation with balloons and recorded notes. What caused the balloons to move in the investigation?
a)
The balloons moved due to gravitational pull.
b)
The balloons moved due to current electricity.
c)
The balloons were magnetically attracted.
d)
The balloons moved due to static electricity.
3.
If you are building a circuit, what material will allow electricity to flow between the battery and the light bulb?
a)
wooden spoon
b)
copper wire
c)
cotton string
d)
rubber tube
4.
A class is gathering materials to make a circuit that will light a bulb. Which material will be a conductor of electricity for the circuit?
a)
metal
b)
rubber
c)
wood
d)
glass
5.
If a student places one of the objects below in a circuit, which object would NOT create a closed circuit, meaning that the bulb would not light?
a)
iron nail
b)
metal spoon
c)
rubber eraser
d)
aluminum foil
6.
Scientists use magnets in many different ways for research. Which statement is true about magnets?
a)
Bar magnets are the only magnets with 2 opposite poles.
b)
A bar magnet is a permanent magnet and does not need a power source.
c)
An electromagnet is permanent and can attract more materials.
d)
The strength of an electromagnetic is better than a bar magnet because the strength of an electromagnet is constant.
7.
Which of the following statements is true about magnets?
a)
An electromagnet must be plugged into an electrical outlet to operate.
b)
A bar magnet must be plugged into an electrical outlet to operate.
c)
An electromagnet is a temporary magnet allowing it to release objects.
d)
A bar magnet is a temporary magnet allowing it to release objects.
8.
What objects would be attracted to the bar magnet?
a)
paper clip, feather, and eraser
b)
paper clip, screw,
c)
paper clip, feather, and wooden block
d)
paper clip, screw, and metal spoon
9.
Which student is correct?
Student A: An electromagnet is a permanent magnet.
Student B: A bar magnet is a permanent magnet.
Student A: An electromagnet is a permanent magnet.
Student B: A bar magnet is a permanent magnet.
a)
Student A
b)
Student B
c)
Both students are correct.
d)
They are both wrong.
10.
A student plans to make a light bulb glow. Which object can NOT be used to complete a circuit?
a)
a plastic comb
b)
a copper penny
c)
a metal clip
d)
an iron nail
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