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Magnetism

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 4hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Magnetism is a force of ____________________________ that occurs between two _____________ objects.

a)

attraction or repulsion, magnetic

b)

external or internal, magnetic

c)

external or repulsion, electronic

d)

attraction or internal, electronic

2.

A magnetic field is a field of force that is produced by moving ________ charges.

a)

northern

b)

positive

c)

gravitational

d)

electric

3.

The magnetic ____________ around a bar magnet is shown above.

a)

legs

b)

flowers

c)

field

d)

direction

4.

The Earth produces its own ________ field.

a)

spectrum

b)

electric

c)

magnetic

d)

progressive

5.

A compass points toward the south pole of Earth's magnetic field, located near the Earth's geographical ________.

a)

north

b)

south

c)

east

d)

west

6.

Certain materials respond to magnetic fields by becoming ______________ themselves. ____________ is one of these materials.

a)

magnetic, Plastic

b)

electronic, Iron

c)

magnetic, Iron

d)

electronic, Plastic

7.

Some objects that normally aren't magnetic can become magnetized when connected to a circuit. Items that are magnetized in this way are called ________.

a)

electromagnets

b)

electrons

c)

electrochromic devices

d)

permanent magnets

8.

Probably the most useful thing about electromagnets is that they can be turned ________ and ________.

a)

on, off

b)

positive, negative

c)

north, south

d)

on, negative

9.

If two magnets are placed so that a north pole and a south pole are facing each other, they will _____________ each other.

a)

date

b)

spin

c)

repel

d)

attract

10.

If two magnets are placed so that two ____________ poles or two ____________ poles are facing each other, they will repel each other.

a)

North, South

b)

external, internal

c)

positive, negative

d)

North, West

11.

Although magnetic fields are _____________, one common way that people investigate them is to use ________ filings.

a)

invisible, iron

b)

touchable, iron

c)

invisible, plastic

d)

touchable, plastic

12.

By sprinkling iron filings in a magnetic field on a flat surface, it is possible to see the __________ of a magnetic field.

a)

shape

b)

distance

c)

mass

d)

temperature

13.
Magnetism is generated by moving
a)
protons.
b)
electrons.
c)
neutrons.
d)
elements.
14.
In un-magnetized materials the domains are __________ aligned.
a)
super
b)
slightly
c)
randomly
d)
always
15.
Electric motors are devices that convert _____ energy into  _____ energy.
a)
electrical; mechanical
b)
mechanical; electrical
c)
chemical; potential
d)
mechanical; kinetic
16.
What kind of magnet can be turned on and off?
a)
refridgerator magnet
b)
electromagnet
c)
magnetite
d)
iron
17.
The strongest part of a magnet is...
a)
the bars.
b)
the force field.
c)
the poles. 
d)
the middle.
18.
Iron and steel can become _____.
a)
magnetized
b)
transformed into plastics
c)
lined up to the poles
d)
part of the equator
19.
Iron and steel can become _____.
a)
magnetized
b)
transformed into plastics
c)
lined up to the poles
d)
part of the equator
20.
A simple electromagnet can be made with which of the following?
a)
an electric current
b)
a turbine and nail
c)
a nail, a wire, and a battery
d)
a compass and a battery
21.
As the distance between two magnets increases (they get farther apart), the force between them:
a)
Increases
b)
Decreases
c)
Stays the Same
22.
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
23.
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
24.
If the North Pole of a permanent magnet is placed next to a compass as seen in the picture, which direction will the needle move?
a)
Clockwise
b)
Counter-clockwise
c)
It will not move
d)
Need more information
25.
An electromagnet's poles may be reversed by:
a)
decreasing the voltage of the coil
b)
increasing the number of coils
c)
changing the direction of current flow
d)
altering the material used to make the coils
26.

How can a wire become magnetic?

a)

point it north

b)

add a resistor

c)

heat it up

d)

run a current through it

27.

What device takes in mechanical energy and produces electricity?

a)

motor

b)

generator

c)

electromagnet

d)

battery

28.
On Earth, where is Magnetic North approximately located?
a)
The Equator
b)
The North Pole
c)
The South Pole
d)
New Brighton
29.
Which object would a magnet attract?
a)
a glass bottle
b)
a piece of paper
c)
a metal paper clip
compass
d)
a rubber eraser
magnetic field
30.
Which of the following is true about a bar magnet?
a)
Its magnetic field is strongest near its center.
b)
It is surrounded by a magnetic field.
c)
The north pole is stronger than the south pole.
d)
The south pole is stronger than the north pole.
31.
What is the transfer of electricity in a generator?
a)
Mechanical to Electrical 
b)
Physical to Potential 
c)
Electrical to Mechanical
d)
Yogurt to Light
32.
In large generators in power plants, ___________ rotate inside a coil of wire to produce an electric current.
a)
Wind
b)
Water
c)
Magnets
d)
Circuits
33.
Generators are devices that convert _____ energy into _____ energy.
a)
chemical; mechanical
b)
mechanical; electrical
c)
electrical; mechanical
d)
potential; kinetic
34.
What is an electromagnet?
a)
a magnet that creates an electric current
b)
a magnet created by an electric current
c)
a magnet that has an electric charge
d)
an electric charge that is magnetic
35.
2 ways to increase the magnetic force of an electro-magnet
a)
Increase the current flow, reduce the number of coils
b)
Increase the voltage, decrease the number of coils
c)
Increase the number of coils and the current flow
d)
Spread out the coils, replace iron core with rubber.
36.
Electric current passing through a wire produces ________.
a)
permanent magnet
b)
magnetic field around wire
c)
compass
d)
geographic poles
37.
How is a permanent magnet DIFFERENT from a temporary magnet?
a)
A permanent magnet attracts materials made of iron.
b)
A permanent magnet has poles.
c)
A permanent magnet has a magnetic field.
d)
A permanent magnet keeps its magnetism for a long time.
38.

How can you test to see if there is a current running through a wire?

a)

listen carefully to see if you hear a buzzing sound

b)

place several compasses around the wire

c)

place several batteries around the wire

39.

The electromagnetic forces from a current carrying wire are strong enough to move the compass needle. The forces can be made stronger by

a)

making the wire shorter

b)

making the wire longer

c)

making the wire into loops

40.

When _______________ travels through a

conductor, a magnetic field is created

a)

current

b)

a magnetic field

c)

neutrons

41.
The process of generating the current in a conductor is called as 
a)
Electro motive force 
b)
Electromagnetic induction 
c)
generator energy conversion 
d)
induced voltage
42.

In a _______ a spinning turbine moves magnets which generates an electric current.

a)

Motor

b)

Generator

43.
What can you use to make an electromagnet?
a)
Battery, nail and string 
b)
Battery, pencil and wire
c)
Wire, battery and iron ore (nail)
d)
Peanut butter, lampshade, hand sanitizer
44.
Electric fields are often associated with what other kind of field? 
a)
Magnetic Fields 
b)
Nuclear Fields 
c)
Particle Fields 
d)
Corn Fields 
45.
What happens to the strength of an electromagnet as you add more coils around it?
a)
Increases
b)
Decreases
c)
Stays the same
d)
Stops completely
46.

What is the transfer of energy in when you plug in a motor and it spins?

a)

chemical to mechanical

b)

electrical to mechanical

c)

mechanical to electrical

d)

physical to potential

47.
What energy do you put IN to a generator?
a)
Mechanical
b)
Electrical
c)
Thermal
d)
Potential
48.
What type of energy comes OUT of a generator?
a)
Mechanical
b)
Electrical
c)
Thermal
d)
Potential
49.
In an electric motor, the energy transformation begins as  ----
a)
electrical and becomes chemical
b)
mechanical and becomes electrical
c)
electrical and becomes mechanical
d)
mechanical and becomes chemical
50.
A material in which electrons are able to move easily
a)
Circuit
b)
Insulator 
c)
Resistance 
d)
Conductor 

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