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Electromagnet

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Magnetism is an example of a non-contact force.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Iron filings sprinkled over a magnet define the gravitational field of the magnet.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Magnetic fields strengthens as distance increases.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The strength of a magnet is concentrated t the ends of a magnet.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which of these is not used to create a simple electromagnet?

a)

light bulb

b)

copper wire

c)

battery

d)

iron nail

6.

This is an object made from a battery, a nail and some wire. What will happen if you touch a metal paper clip to the nail?

a)

The wires will melt.

b)

The battery will spark.

c)

The nail will give you a shock.

d)

The paper clip will stick to the nail.

7.

Iron filings and a bar magnet were placed on a sheet of paper. At which location is the magnetic field the strongest?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

8.

If you push two magnets toward each other. As shown by the arrows, the magnet will.....

a)

break into many pieces.

b)

turn into opposite direction.

c)

be pulled toward each other.

d)

be pushed way from each other.

9.

The image shows pieces of scrap iron being picked up by a metal disk hanging from a crane. The pieces of scrap iron are attracted to the metal disk. The metal disk is most likely functioning as which of the following?

a)

battery

b)

an engine

c)

an insulator

d)

an electromagnet

10.

A science student wants to make an electromagnet using a copper wire wrapped around an iron bar, as shown in the image. What should the student do next?

a)

Connect the wire to the bulb.

b)

Heat the wire around the bar.

c)

Send a current to the wire.

d)

Touch the ends of the wire together.