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Forces, Newtons Laws, Momentum, Magnetism, Electromagnetism

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A student wants to make an electromagnet. Which items are needed?

a)

magnet copper wire

b)

copper wire, metal nail, battery

c)

magnet, copper wire, metal nail

d)

battery, heat source, copper wire

2.

The force of gravity pulls down on your house with a total force of 300,000 newtons. The force of gravity pulling down on your house would be exactly twice as much if your house:

a)

Had twice as much mass

b)

Was twice as tall

c)

Had twice as much volume

d)

Covered twice as much area

3.

The sun’s mass is about 30 million times greater than the moon. Why does the gravitational pull between Earth and the moon affect Earth’s tides more than the gravitational pull between Earth and the sun?

a)

The moon is more dense than the sun.

b)

The moon has phases, but the sun does not.

c)

The moon orbits Earth, but the sun does not.

d)

The moon is closer to Earth than the sun.

4.

A Maglev train is powered by magnetism and electricity. A student wants to build a model of this train. Which test will best determine if the model train works?

a)

Attach the train to an electric fan

b)

Connect the train to a solar panel

c)

Connect the train to an electromagnet

d)

Connect the train to a rocket

5.

The attractive or repulsive force between objects is called _.

a)

magnetism

b)

velocity

c)

momentum

d)

Dr. Seay moving a chair

6.

What creates Earth's magnetic field? Choose the best answer from the selections below.

a)

the hot, dense ball of solid iron at the Earth's inner core

b)

hot swirling iron at the Earth's outer core

c)

The north and south poles

d)

magnetic force

7.

When gravity is the only force acting on an object, the object is said to be in____. Select the best answer from the choices below.

a)

Momentum

b)

Free fall

c)

Acceleration

d)

Deceleration

8.

How can you turn off a magnetic field produced by an electrical current?

a)

By placing a material with strong magnetic properties inside the coil of a solenoid

b)

By making a loop or coil in the wire

c)

By increasing the current in the wire

d)

By turning the electrical current off

9.

The image below represents what concept? _

a)

magnetic declination

b)

compass

c)

compass

d)

AMS Bears

10.

Which surface has the least amount of friction?

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

This device converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

a)

Generator

b)

Transformer

c)

Voltage

d)

Mr. Hoggard

12.

View the image below and answer the question.

a)

Newton's Third Law

b)

The Universal Law of Gravitation

c)

Newton's Second Law

d)

Newton's First Law

e)

School rules

13.

View the image below and answer the question.

a)

Universal Law of Gravitation

b)

Newton's Second Law

c)

Newton's First Law

d)

Newton's Third Law

e)

Ms. Romani driving

14.

According to Newton's second Law, which would take more force to slow down?

a)

Silver Car

b)

Green Car

c)

They would take the same force

15.

Which of the following is the best example of Newton's second law?

a)
b)
c)
d)
16.

This photo represents which law?

a)

Newton's first law

b)

Newton's second law

c)

Newton's third law

d)

All the above

17.

What is the force exerted between the surfaces of two objects called?

a)

Friction

b)

Inertia

c)

Forces

d)

Gravity

18.

The entire region surrounding a magnet is known as the:

a)

Magnetic Domain

b)

Magnetic Field

c)

Compass

d)

Lodestone

19.

The picture is an example of an:

a)

Electric Current

b)

Electric Nail

c)

Electromagnet

d)

Electric Power Cell

20.
When two magnetic North poles are brought close to each other, they will
a)
attract
b)
repel
c)
create sparks
d)
cancel each other out
21.
When a magnetic South pole is brought close to a magnetic North pole, the magnets will
a)
attract
b)
repel
c)
create sparks
d)
cancel each other out
22.
When a magnet is able to move freely, its North pole will
a)
spin wildly
b)
point to the Earth's South pole
c)
point to the Earth's geographic North pole
d)
point to the Earth's magnetic North pole
23.

What is Mr. Smith's favorite football team?

a)

Atlanta Falcons

b)

NY Giants

c)

Tennessee Titans

d)

Greenbay Packers

24.

What is Dr. Lavallais' favorite football team?

a)

Dallas Cowboys

b)

Seattle Seahawks

c)

New England Patriots

d)

New Orleans Saints

25.

How many children does Ms. Romani have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

0

d)

4