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Magnetism

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What do the lines around this magnet represent?
a)
North Pole
b)
South Pole
c)
Magnetic Declination
d)
Magnetic Field
2.
If you cut a magnet in half, what happens to the poles?
a)
One half gets the North Pole, the other half gets the South Pole
b)
Both halves get only a North Pole
c)
Both halves get only a South Pole
d)
Both halves get a North pole and a South Pole
3.
What is responsible for the Magnetic Field around Earth?
a)
The Earth's crust
b)
The Earth's molton iron core
c)
The Earth's mantel
d)
The Sun
4.

What causes magnetism?

a)

the sun

b)

moving neutrons

c)

moving charges

d)

friction

5.

A current carrying wire lies between the poles of

two magnets, as shown. What is the direction of the force on the wire?

a)

Into the plane of the paper

b)

Out of the plane of the paper

c)

Towards the N-pole

d)

To the right

6.

In order to increase the magnitude of B in straight current carrying conductor by a factor of 2, we have to

a)

increase the current by a factor of 4

b)

decrese the distance by a factor of 2

7.

When lines of magnetic field are closer, the strength of magnetic field is ___________________

a)

weaker

b)

stronger

c)

change

d)

neutral

8.

The area around a magnet which the magnetic force can be detected is called :

a)

force field

b)

magnetic field

c)

neutral field

d)

area field

9.

Choose the correct methods when using right hand grip rule.

a)

thumb follow the direction of electric current

b)

curled finger shows the direction of the magnetic field.

c)

magnetic field lines cross with one another

10.

Which of the following is correct about magnetic field lines?

(more than one)

a)

leave the South pole and enter the North pole

b)

intersect each other

c)

greater at the poles

d)

the number of lines indicates the stronger field