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Magnetic Forces

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What happens if you hold the south pole of one magnet close to the north pole of another magnet?

a)

They will attract each other

b)

They will repel each other

c)

They will grow very hot

d)

Nothing will happen

2.
What subatomic particle causes magnetism in an atom? 
a)
protons
b)
neutrons
c)
electrons
d)
nucleus
3.
This is a picture of a simple electromagnet. How can the electromagnet be made stronger?
a)
Add more coils of wire to the nail.
b)
Use a smaller battery.
c)
Reverse the poles of the magnet.
d)
Remove all the coils and the nail.
4.
How are electromagnets different from magnets?
a)
magnets can be turned on/off
b)
you can turn an electromagnet on/off
c)
magnets are more powerful
d)
magnets have a North and South pole
5.

1) A wire carries a current, creating a magnetic field around itself as shown. The current in the wire is:

a)

A. Directed to the right

b)

A. Directed to the left

c)

A. Equal to the magnetic field

d)

In the same direction as the magnetic field

6.

Solenoid #1 has a length L, cross-sectional area A, and N turns. Solenoid #2 has a length 2L, cross-sectional area 2A, and 2N turns. Which solenoid has the greater magnetic field at its center when equal currents are going through them?

a)

#1

b)

#2

c)

Both have the same magnetic field.

d)

Since it depends on the values of A and L, none of the above are correct

7.

Compared to the magnetic field in coil A, the magnetic field in coil B is --- as big.

a)

4/3 ×

b)

3/4 ×

c)

1×

d)

8 ×

e)

1/6 ×

8.
The voltmeter is at 0 in this image. How would you manipulate the experiment to create electricity (measured in volts)?
a)
Flip the magnet around so the North pole is facing out
b)
Move the magnet back and forth
c)
Take the magnet out
d)
Add more coils around the paper cylinder
9.
A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
a)
A. electric generator
b)
B. electric motor
c)
C. electromagnetic induction
d)
D. mechanical  generator