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Magnetism, Electric Force and Gravity

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Gravity is...

a)

the force of attraction between any two objects

b)

the force of attraction and repulsion between like and unlike poles

c)

any phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons,ions or other charged particles

d)

the force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

2.

Electricity is...

a)

the force of attraction between any two objects

b)

the force of attraction and repulsion between like an unlike poles

c)

any phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons,ions, or other charged particles

3.

Magnetism is...

a)

the force of attraction between any two objects

b)

the force of attraction and repulsion between like an unlike poles

c)

any phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons,ions, or other charged particles

4.

Where are magnets strongest at?

a)

The middle of the magnet

b)

The north side of the magnet

c)

The south side of the magnet

d)

At both poles of the magnet

5.

If a magnet breaks in half, does it still have two poles...

a)

Yes

b)

No

6.

Which of the following would exert the greatest gravitational force?

a)

Earth's moon

b)

The Sun

c)

Earth

d)

JUpiter

7.

Two factors that affect the magnitude of the gravitational force between two objects are...

a)

mass and distance

b)

weight and distance

c)

density and size

d)

mass and weight

8.

Where would an astronaut weigh less on, the moon or Earth?

a)

The moon, since it has less mass, it would have less gravity

b)

The earth, since it has a greater mass,it would have more gravity

c)

The moon, since it has a greater mass, it would have more gravity

d)

The earth, since it has less mass, it would have less gravity

9.

Static electricity is the buildup of charges between two objects. What best explains why a balloon is attracted to hair when the two have been rubbed together?

a)

The balloon and hair both have positive charges

b)

The balloon and the hair both have negative charges

c)

The balloon and the hair both have neutral charges

d)

The balloon and the hair both have opposite charges

10.

Which of the following most closely resembles an electromagnetic?

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

Surrounding each magnetic is an invisible force field called

a)

Gravity

b)

A magnetic field

c)

An electric field

d)

The Force

12.

What is the cause of electricity?

a)

Magnetism

b)

Gravity

c)

Moving electrons

d)

Lightning

13.

a body's relative mass or the quantity of matter contained by it

a)

weight

b)

direct currents

c)

series circuit

d)

cell

14.

the region of space surrounding a body in which another body experiences a force of gravitational attraction.

a)

gravitational fields

b)

friction

c)

discharge

d)

gravity

15.

the SI unit of force

a)

newtons

b)

magnetic forces

c)

electric forces

d)

static discharge

16.

attraction or repulsion that arises between electrically charged particles because of their motion

a)

parallel circuit

b)

series circuit

c)

electric forces

d)

magnetic forces

17.

the force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

a)

induction

b)

gravity

c)

electro-magnetic

d)

generator

18.

the force that exists between all charged particles.

a)

magnetic forces

b)

electric forces

c)

static discharge

d)

series circuit

19.

Which of the two below result in an attractive force?

a)

A positive charge and a negative charge

b)

Two negative charges

c)

Two south poles

d)

A north pole and a south pole

e)

Two postive charges

20.

the force that exists between all charged particles.

a)

magnetic forces

b)

electric forces

c)

static discharge

d)

series circuit