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Magnetic Forces

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A magnetic field is

a)

force that attracts certain metal objects

b)

Electrostatic force

c)

force exerted by a charged body on another charged or uncharged body.

d)

vector field that describes the magnetic influence

2.

What causes magnetic force?

a)

electric force

b)

electrically charged

c)

magnetic field

d)

The magnetic force between two moving charges may be described as the effect exerted upon either charge by a magnetic field created by the other.

3.

A magnet cannot not move which of the following objects?

a)

a paper clip

b)

a nail

c)

a toothpick

d)

a staple

4.

Why does a compass needle point north?

a)

Because it is being attracted to the Magnetic South Pole

b)

Because north is up

c)

Because it is being attracted to the Magnetic North Pole

d)

Because north is down

5.
Where is the force of attraction the strongest on a magnet?
a)
at the poles
b)
in the middle
c)
above the magnet
d)
below the magnet
6.

Which metal can be attracted to magnets?

a)

Copper

b)

Aluminum

c)

Iron

d)

Gold

7.
How is Earth's magnetic field similar to that of a magnet?
a)
It is hundreds of miles long
b)
It has north and south poles
c)
It is made in Earth's core
d)
It is shaped like a horseshoe
8.
If 2 magnets push away from each other what is it called?
a)
Attract
b)
Iron
c)
Repel
d)
None of the above
9.
Can the North and North poles attract?
a)
Yes
b)
No
10.
What is our best evidence that Earth has a magnetic field?
a)
All things fall toward Earth's center
b)
A compass needle lines up with it
c)
Winds blow from east to west
d)
Earth's oceans all have currents