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WorksheetsMagnets and Electricity
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 43mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
what can be attracted to magnets?
a)
wood
b)
skin
c)
Metals such as iron, nickel and cobalt
2.
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
3.
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
4.
Electricity is the flow of _________.
a)
Protons
b)
Neutrons
c)
Electrons
5.
A series circuit has ____ path(s) that the electric current can take.
a)
One
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
Four
6.
Which of these objects is an insulator?
a)
Copper Wire
b)
Paper Clip
c)
Steel Pole
d)
Rubber Gloves
7.
Which one is a conductor?
a)
wood
b)
iron
c)
plastic spoon
d)
paper
8.
What is an electromagnet?
a)
a temporary magnet made from current carrying wire around a magnetic metal core.
b)
a permanent magnet with a north and south pole
9.
What type of electricity occurs when you rub a balloon on your sweater?
a)
thermal electricity
b)
current electricity
c)
static electricity
d)
work electricity
10.
A circuit MUST be _______ in order for the current to flow
a)
open
b)
closed
11.
What is an electric circuit with more than one path for an electric current to flow?
a)
Series Circuit
b)
Electric Current
c)
Eletromagnet
d)
Parallel Circuit
12.
Which of these items is NOT needed to build an electromagnet?
a)
magnet
b)
wire
c)
nail
d)
battery
13.
What kind of circuit is this?
a)
series
b)
parallel
14.
What are the ends of a magnet called?
a)
East and west poles
b)
Left and Right ends
c)
North and South ends
d)
North and South poles
15.
True or False: All metals stick to magnets.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
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
17.
Which of these classroom objects will a magnet most likely pick up?
a)
rubber eraser
b)
plastic cup
c)
chalk
d)
metal paper clip
18.
What kind of circuit is this?
a)
Series
b)
Consecutive
c)
Parallel
d)
Training
19.
A north pole and a south pole will attract.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
True or False: All metals stick to magnets.
a)
True
b)
False
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