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10.2 - Applying Magnetic Forces

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where is the the pushing or pulling force of a magnet strongest?

a)

In the middle of the magnet

b)

At the ends of the magnet

c)

Same all the way through the magnet

d)

none of them

2.
This is a picture of a simple electromagnet. How can the electromagnet be made stronger?
a)
Add more coils of wire to the nail.
b)
Use a smaller battery.
c)
Reverse the poles of the magnet.
d)
Remove all the coils and the nail.
3.

Why does a compass needle point north?

a)

Because it is being attracted to the Magnetic South Pole

b)

Because north is up

c)

Because it is being attracted to the Magnetic North Pole

d)

Because north is down

4.

In the figure shown, the direction of the magnetic field is ________.

a)

out of the page

b)

into the page

5.

What is the direction of the force exerted on the current-carrying wire shown in the figure?

a)

upward

b)

downward

c)

to the right

d)

to the left

6.

Which of the following can increase the magnitude of the force by a magnetic field on a current-carrying wire? You can select more than one option.

a)

Increasing the current in the wire

b)

Decreasing the current in the wire

c)

Increasing the length of the wire

d)

Decreasing the length of the wire

e)

Increasing the strength of the magnetic field.

7.

Which of the following is used to measure very small currents?

a)

galvanometers

b)

ammeters

c)

voltmeters

d)

electric motors

8.

Which of the following is used to measure large currents?

a)

galvanometers

b)

ammeters

c)

voltmeters

d)

electric motors

9.

Which of the following is used to measure voltage?

a)

galvanometers

b)

ammeters

c)

voltmeters

d)

batman

10.

A faster moving charged particle would experience a larger magnetic force than a slower moving charged particle.

a)

True

b)

False