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magnetic field

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Magnetic field lines are closet together at the __________.
a)
poles
b)
lines
2.
Earth's magnetic poles are in the same place as the geographic poles.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
The effects of a magnetic field can be observed using non-metal fillings.
a)
True 
b)
False
4.
Magnets can interact without touching.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Magnetic field lines always cross.
a)
True
b)
False
6.

A compass behaves as it does because each needle acts as a(n) ___________.

a)

Magnet

b)

Guide

7.
A(n) __________ is a device that has a magnetized needle that can spin freely.
a)
Compass
b)
Magnetic Field
8.
What happens when two north poles of a magnet are placed together?
a)
they repel
b)
they attract
c)
they cancel each other out
d)
the strength of the magnet is doubled
9.
A north pole and a south pole will attract.
a)
True
b)
False
10.

Are the magnetic field lines in the picture correct?

a)

Yes, because they point from north to south.

b)

No, because they point from north to south (they're supposed to go the other way).

c)

Yes, because the North pole is on the left in all pictures.

d)

No, because the North pole is on the left in all pictures (it's supposed to be on the right).

11.

What is the shape of a magnetic field around a wire?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

What is the shape of a magnetic field around the Earth?

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

What is the shape of a magnetic field around a solenoid?

a)
b)
c)
d)
14.

What is the shape of a magnetic field around a bar magnet?

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.
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
16.

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

17.

1) The magnetic field inside the coil shown below is directed:

a)

Into the page

b)

Out the Page

c)

To the left

d)

Towards the bottom of the page

18.

1) A straight wire carries a current inside the paper. What is the direction of the magnetic field at point P?

a)

Points to the right

b)

Points to the left

c)

Points to the top of the page

d)

Points to the bottom of the page