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Magnetism 2 - Week 9

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which particle would produce a magnetic field?

a)

a neutral particle moving in a straight line

b)

a stationary charged particle

c)

a moving charged particle

d)

a neutral particle moving in a circle

2.

The diagram above shows a bar magnet. Which arrow best represents the direction of the needle of a

compass placed at point A?

a)

\leftarrow

b)

\rightarrow

c)

\uparrow

d)

\uparrow

3.

A student sprinkled iron filings around a bar magnet and observed that the filings formed the pattern shown above. The magnetic field is strongest at point

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

4.

When two ring magnets are placed on a pencil, magnet A remains suspended above magnet B, as shown above. Which of the following statements describes the gravitational force and the magnetic force acting on magnet A due to magnet B?

a)

Both the gravitational force and the magnetic force are

repulsive.

b)

The gravitational force is attractive and the magnetic force is

repulsive.

c)

Both the gravitational force and the magnetic force are

attractive.

d)

The gravitational force is repulsive and the magnetic force is

attractive.

5.

A magnet that doesn't keep its magnetism.

a)

Permanent magnet

b)

Temporary magnet

c)

Horseshoe magnet

d)

Bar magnet

6.

To draw objects together.

a)

Repel

b)

Magnetic field

c)

Attract

d)

North Pole

7.

An instrument used to determine geographic direction on Earth.

a)

Natural magneet

b)

Magnetic Force

c)

Attract

d)

Compass

8.
A student makes an electromagnet as shown above and finds that it is only strong enough to pick up one paper clip. What modification will she need to do in order to make it pick up three paper clips?
a)
wrap more coils around the nail
b)
use staples instead of paper clips
c)
replace the battery with a bar magnet
d)
use paper clips made of aluminum
9.

You want to make two groups. Which objects would be in a group that would be attracted to a magnet?

a)

scissors, paper clips, penny, wrench

b)

penny, scissors, baseball cap, butterfly

c)

scissors, paper clips, hole punch, wrench

d)

butterfly, penny, paper clips, scissors

10.
A student sprinkled iron filings around a bar magnet and observed that the filings formed the pattern shown below. The magnetic field is strongest at point
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
11.
Two bar magnets are placed parallel to each other, North to North and South to South. Which statement best describes the forces between the bar magnets?
a)
 Gravitational force and magnetic force are both repulsive
b)
 Gravitational force and magnetic force are both attractive
c)
Gravitational force is attractive and magnetic force is repulsive
d)
Gravitational force is repulsive and magnetic force is attractive
12.
Which of the following shows the magnetic field correctly around a bar magnet?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
13.
As you bring two magnets closer together, the magnetic force between them 
a)
increases regardless of whether they are repelling or attracting
b)
decreases regardless of whether they are repelling or attracting
c)
increases but only if they are attracting
d)
increases but only if they are repelling
14.

Increasing the coils around increases the strength of the magnetism affect.

a)

No, it more coils means a weaker magnetism.

b)

It makes no difference.

c)

That is correct, more coils means stronger magnetism.

d)

It increases then decreases.

e)

It decreases then increases.

15.

In which of the following materials do charges to flow more easily?

a)

glass

b)

wool

c)

metal wires

d)

rubber mats

16.

The earth is like a magnet because:

a)

It has a magnetic field due to its core

b)

it has a magnetic field do to its crust

c)

There is a magnetic pole in the earth's core

d)

Gravity generates a magnetic field

17.

On an atomic level, what creates a magnetic force?

a)

gravity

b)

electrons

c)

protons

d)

neutrons

18.

How do Maglev trains go up to 311 MPH?

a)

a train is pulled by a big magnet at the end of the tracks

b)

electric motors push the train and cause it to levitate

c)

Magnetized coils repel magnets on the train which moves it

d)

a generator creates electricity which fuels the train

19.

a magnetic crane picks up pieces of metal in the picture. the crane magnet is made by electrified current and a coil. Most likely, what element is the metal?

a)

copper

b)

steel

c)

aluminum

d)

iron

20.

A magnetic pole is the part of the magnet where the magnetic field is the..

a)

Strongest

b)

Weakest

c)

Most average