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electromagnet

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A type of magnet that has temporary magnetic effect when electric current flows through it.


This refer to

a)

Electric

b)

Electronic

c)

Electrostatic

d)

Electromagnet

2.

The pattern of magnetic field produced is not affected by the direction of the current that flows in the conductor.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

In straight wire conductor, magnetic field produced is circle shape.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

To determine magnetic field direction around straight wire conductor we used

a)

Right hand grip rule

b)

Left hand grip rule

5.

Magnetic field near to the wire is stronger.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Direction of current in the wire is

a)

Upwards

b)

Downwards

7.

Thumb shows the direction of

a)

Magnetic field

b)

Current

8.

What is pole X and Y?

a)

X : North

Y : South

b)

X : South

Y : North

9.

Pole of X and Y is

a)

X : South

Y : North

b)

X : North

Y : South

10.

When _______________ travels through a

conductor, a magnetic field is created

a)

current

b)

a magnetic field

c)

neutrons

11.

Which of the following does not influence the strentgh of electromagnet?

a)

Number of turns of wire

b)

Magnitude of current flow in the wire

c)

Type of core

d)

Material used for insulator of the wire

12.

Diagram above shows the apparatus used to study the effect of an electromagnet. Which change will increase the number of paper clips attracted to the iron rod?

a)

Use a thinner wire to form the coils

b)

Use a non-insulated wire to form the coils

c)

Reduce the number of coils

d)

Increase the magnitude of current

13.
Surrounding every magnet is a __________  __________.
a)
magnetic field
b)
electrical current
c)
another magnet
d)
an enemy
14.
In order for an electromagnet to be formed, an __________ current must pass through a coil of __________ wrapped around an ________ core.
a)
wire, iron, electric
b)
electric, wire, iron
c)
iron, electric, wire
d)
excited, hair, apple
15.

Which electromagnet is stronger?

a)

A

b)

B

16.

Which electromagnet is stronger?

a)

A

b)

B

17.

Which electromagnet is stronger?

a)

A

b)

B

18.

Which electromagnet is stronger?

a)

A

b)

B

19.

Which electromagnet is stronger?

a)

A

b)

B

20.

Which electromagnet will pick up LESS paper clips?

a)

A

b)

B

21.

Which electromagnet will pick up LESS paper clips?

a)

A

b)

B

22.

Which electromagnet will pick up MORE paperclips?

a)

A

b)

B

23.

An electromagnet is temporary magnet made by placing a piece of iron inside a current carrying coil of wire. The more loops of wire, the stronger the magnetic field. The stronger the current, the stronger the magnetic field.

a)

I don't get it.

b)

GOT IT!