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Yr8 revision

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Magnets can interact without touching.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
What happens when two north poles of a magnet are placed together?
a)
they repel
b)
they attract
c)
they cancel each other out
d)
the strength of the magnet is doubled
3.
A north pole and a south pole will attract.
a)
True
b)
False
4.

The area of magnetic force around a magnet is known as its _____________.

a)

magnetic field

b)

magnetic declination

c)

magnetic fan lines

d)

magnetic tan lines

5.

A ________ is a device that has a magnet on a needle that spins freely. It is used for navigation because its needle usually points north.

a)

calculator

b)

ruler

c)

compass

d)

map

6.

Dylan puts two magnetic toy trains very close to each other on a track. What will happen next, and why?

a)

The trains will not move because the magnets are not touching.

b)

The trains will move closer to each other because the magnetic force will pull the trains together.

c)

The trains will move away from each other because the magnetic force will push the trains apart.

d)

The trains will move away from each other because the magnets are not touching.

7.

True or False: A magnet is attracting when it pushes objects away from each other.

a)

True

b)

False

8.
Which way will the magnets move after they are released?
a)
Towards each other
b)
Away from each other
c)
Not enough information
9.
How can magnets cause objects to have kinetic energy?
a)
A magnetic force can convert kinetic energy stored in a magnetic field to potential energy.
b)
Kinetic energy can convert potential energy stored in a gravitational field.
c)
A magnetic energy can convert potential energy stored in a gravitational field to kinetic energy.
d)
A magnetic force can convert potential energy stored in a magnetic field to kinetic energy.
10.
The energy something has because it is moving
a)
kinetic energy
b)
potential energy
c)
magnetic energy
d)
force
11.
Which picture has the most potential energy?
a)
Picture A
b)
Picture B
12.
The energy that is stored in an object or system
a)
kinetic energy
b)
potential energy
c)
magnetic energy
d)
force
13.
How is energy being transferred in the scenario shown below?
a)
Potential --> Kinetic
b)
Kinetic --> Potential
c)
Kinetic --> Kinetic
d)
Neither
14.
How does a system of magnets store potential energy in the magnetic field?
a)
The energy used to move a magnet with (same direction as) a magnetic force.
b)
The energy used to move a magnet against (opposite direction as) a magnetic force.
c)
Magnets get their potential energy from kinetic energy.
15.

If the proton is released at the equator and falls toward the earth under the influences of the gravity, the magnetic force on the proton will be toward the

a)

north

b)

south

c)

east

d)

west

16.

This is a very simple component, that includes a coil of wire that is covered around a core made out of a metal. When a current is applied to it, it has the effect of assembling a consistent magnetic field.

(a)  

17.

An electromagnet is

a)

an object that exerts magnetic force

b)

an object that exerts electric force

c)

an object that exerts electric force using magnetism

d)

an object that exerts magnetic force using electricity

18.

A solenoid is

a)

a coil of wire that acts like a magnet when electricity passes through it.

b)

a straight wire that acts like a magnet when electricity passes through it

c)

a coil of wire that acts like a battery when electricity passes through it.

d)

a straight wire that acts like a battery when electricity passes through it

19.
If the current is going up on the front side of the coil then what side of the electromagnet is north?
a)
Up
b)
Down
c)
Left
d)
Right
20.
If you wrap more coils around an electromagnet, it will become 
a)
brighter
b)
stronger
c)
weaker
d)
invisible
21.

In order to create this electromagnetic with a solenoid, which direction would current be flowing on the side closest to us?

a)

up

b)

down

c)

left

d)

right

22.

If the current in a solenoid is decreased,

a)

the induced magnetic field is weaker and its direction is reversed

b)

the induced magnetic field is weaker and its direction stays the same

c)

the induced magnetic field is stronger and its direction is reversed

d)

the induced magnetic field is stronger and its direction stays the same

23.

Which is true?

a)

Paramagnetic materials increase the magnetic field strength by a lot when placed in a solenoid

b)

Paramagnetic materials increase the magnetic field strength by a bit when placed in a solenoid

c)

Paramagnetic materials decrease the magnetic field strength by a lot when placed in a solenoid

d)

Paramagnetic materials decrease the magnetic field strength by a bit when placed in a solenoid

24.

Which is true?

a)

Diamagnetic materials increase the magnetic field strength by a lot when placed in a solenoid.

b)

Diamagnetic materials increase the magnetic field strength by a bit when placed in a solenoid.

c)

Diamagnetic materials decrease the magnetic field strength by a lot when placed in a solenoid.

d)

Diamagnetic materials decrease the magnetic field strength by a bit when placed in a solenoid.

25.

Select all that apply. Which of these are applications of electromagnets?

a)

lifting electromagnets

b)

bar magnets

c)

fridge magnets

d)

relays

e)

electric bells

26.

A magnet can attract any material contains...................

a)

wood

b)

plastic

c)

iron

27.

non-magnetic material is such as................

a)

paper clips

b)

glass cups

c)

scissors

28.

North pole of magnet points to...................direction

a)

south

b)

north

c)

east

d)

west

29.

south pole of magnets points to...............direction.

a)

south

b)

north

c)

west

30.

magnetic materials are such as...............,.................

a)

wood and plastic

b)

iron nails and paper clips

c)

plastic cup

31.

when 2 magnets are put close to each other from the same poles they .................each other

a)

attract

b)

repel

32.

when 2 magnet are put from different poles they.................each other.

a)

attract

b)

repel

33.

What happens when two north poles of a magnet are placed together?

¿Qué sucede cuando dos polos norte de un imán se colocan juntos?

a)

they repel (push away)

se repelen (se alejan)

b)

they attract (pull together)

se atraen

c)

they cancel each other out

se cancelan mutuamente

d)

the strength of the magnet is doubled

la fuerza del imán se duplica

34.

Magnetism is generated by moving __________.

El magnetismo se genera al mover _____________.

a)

protons.

b)

electrons.

c)

neutrons.

d)

elements.

35.

What do the lines around this magnet represent?

¿Qué representan las líneas alrededor de este imán?

a)

North Pole

b)

South Pole

c)

Magnetic Declination

d)

Magnetic Field

36.
Magnetic field lines are closet together at the __________.
a)
poles
b)
lines
37.
A(n) __________ is a device that has a magnetized needle that can spin freely.
a)
Compass
b)
Magnetic Field
38.

Why is a compass needle attracted to the North?

a)

There wind in the north

b)

Because it is being attracted to the Magnetic South Pole

c)

Because there iron in the north

d)

It repeals from the north pole

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39.

Earth is like a giant magnet due to....

a)

its liquid iron core

b)

the wind patterns of Coriolis Effect

c)

the alignment of the continents

d)

solar particles moving through the atmosphere

40.

Why is a compass needle attracted to the North?

a)

There wind in the north

b)

Because it is being attracted to the Magnetic South Pole

c)

Because there iron in the north

d)

It repeals from the north pole

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41.

Earth is like a giant magnet due to....

a)

its liquid iron core

b)

the wind patterns of Coriolis Effect

c)

the alignment of the continents

d)

solar particles moving through the atmosphere

42.

Many animals use Earth's magnetic field to guide them where to to travel and migrate.

a)

true

b)

false

c)

only humans use it to travel

d)

scientists cannot determine this

43.

The area around the planet Earth where the magnetic field is in is called ___________________

a)

ionosphere

b)

magnetosphere

c)

stratosphere

d)

solarsphere

44.

What’s the most important function of Earth’s magnetic field?

a)

Earth's magnetic shield deflects asteroids and meteors

b)

Earth's magnetic shield keeps energy from escaping into space

c)

Earth's magnetic shield deflects most of the solar wind

d)

Earth's magnetic shield helps birds and other animals navigate

45.

Where is Earth's magnetic field strongest?

a)

Along the outside lines

b)

Along the inside lines on either side

c)

Where the lines are close together at the poles

d)

In the space outside of the lines

46.

Magnetic Field lines....

a)

Go into the N side AND go into the S side

b)

Go out of the S side and into the N side

c)

Go out of the N side AND out of the S side

d)

Go out of the N side and into the S side

47.
The motion of liquid _______ in the Earth's core creates a magnetic field.
a)
Iron
b)
Magnesium
48.

It is a kind of magnet that works only when there is a flow of electricity.

a)

Electromagnet

b)

Bar Magnet

c)

Horse Shoe Magnet

d)

Magnetite

49.

Electromagnets are ___________________.

a)

permanent

b)

instant

c)

temporary

d)

stable

50.

Sophia made an electromagnet but it was very weak. How can she make it stronger?

a)

take away the battery

b)

wrap the wire loosely

c)

use less copper wire

d)

coiled more copper wire

51.

What component becomes a temporary magnet when electricity is flowing through the circuit?

a)

iron nail

b)

copper wire

c)

battery

d)

switch

52.

What component provides the pathway to carry electricity from component to component?

a)

battery

b)

wire

c)

switch

d)

iron nail

53.

Which component provides the energy or the power source to run the electromagnet?

a)

Iron nail

b)

wire

c)

Switch

d)

Battery

54.

What is an electromagnet?

a)

a permanent magnet with a north and south pole

b)

a temporary magnet made from current carrying wire around a magnetic metal core

55.

This is a picture of a simple electromagnet. How can the electromagnet be made stronger?

a)

Remove all the coils and the nail.

b)

Use a smaller battery.

c)

Reverse the poles of the magnet.

d)

Add more coils of wire to the nail.