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Magnetism and electromagnetism

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 50mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following defines magnetism?

a)

Magnetism is a contact force.

b)

Magnetism is a force created by magnets.

c)

Magnetism is an invisible force that attracts electrically charged particles.

d)

Magnetism is energy created by magnets.

2.

Which of the following principles explains how an electric motor works?

a)

Magnetic force

b)

Magnetism

c)

Electrolysis

d)

Electromagnetism

3.

Which two forces are required to operate with generators and electric motors?

a)

Electric and magnetic

b)

Electric and thermal

c)

Magnetic and Radiant

d)

Magnetic and thermal

4.
The magnetic field in electromagnets is produced due to
a)
The conductor material
b)
Magnets
c)
Electric current
d)
All of the above
5.
The magnetic field , when electric current is passed through a straight metallic conductor is in the shape of
a)
Overlapping circles
b)
Single circle
c)
Concentric ovals
d)
Concentric circles
6.
We can increase the magnetic field of an electromagnet by
a)
Decreasing the magnitude electric current
b)
Increasing the magnitude electric current
c)
Decreasing the length of the conductor
d)
Increasing the length of the conductor
7.

The strongest parts of the magnet are ...

a)

fronts

b)

backs

c)

poles

d)

middle

8.

The area around a magnet is called the .....

a)

attraction zone

b)

work area

c)

magnetic field

d)

hot zone

9.
The closer the charges, the ___________ the force between them
a)
closer
b)
further
c)
stronger
d)
weaker
10.
The picture is an example of an:
a)
Electric circuit
b)
Electromagnet
c)
Electric nail
d)
Electric power cell
11.

These magnetic domains are:

a)

strongly magnetized

b)

slightly magnetized

c)

unmagnetized

12.

To make this electromagnet stronger you could:

a)

use less wire

b)

have fewer wire coils around the nail

c)

have more wire coils around the nail

d)

use a plastic core

13.
Are the magnetic field lines in the picture correct?
a)
Yes, because they point from north to south.
b)
No, because they point from north to south (they're supposed to go the other way).
c)
Yes, because the North pole is on the left in all pictures.
d)
No, because the North pole is on the left in all pictures (it's supposed to be on the right).
14.

When running a current through a wire, what do the blue lines represent?

a)

The wire spinning

b)

A magnetic field that was created

c)

Electrons leaving

d)

Electricity

15.

The diagram shows the application of __________.

a)

Fleming's Left-Hand Rule

b)

Fleming's Right-Hand Rule

c)

Left-Hand Grip Rule

d)

Right-Hand Grip Rule

16.

Using the right hand grip rule, A represents the direction of the

a)

current

b)

magnetic field

17.

Using the right hand rule, B represents the direction of the

a)

current

b)

magnetic field

18.

Using the right hand grip rule, if the current is flowing towards you then the magnetic fields will flow from...

a)

A to D to C to B and around

b)

A to B to C to D and around

c)

A to C to D to B and around

d)

A to C to B to D and around

19.

Using the right hand grip rule, if the current is flowing away from you then the magnetic fields will flow from...

a)

A to D to C to B and around

b)

A to B to C to D and around

c)

A to C to D to B and around

d)

A to C to B to D and around

20.

The production of electric current by a changing magnetic field is called ____________________________________.

a)

induced current

b)

electromotive force

c)

electromagnetic induction

d)

internal resistance

21.

The diagram shows a simple alternating current generator. Which two possible changes would cause a larger e.m.f. to be induced.

a)

stronger magnets, more turns.

b)

weaker magnets, more turns.

c)

increase speed, fewer turns.

d)

more turns, reduce speed.

22.
Voltage can be induced in a wire by
a)
a. moving the wire near a magnet.
b)
b. moving a magnet near the wire.
c)
c. changing the current in a nearby wire.
d)
d. all of these
23.
What would happen if I move a bar magnet in and out of a coil of copper wire?
a)
Electric current would disappear 
b)
The magnet would explode 
c)
Electric current will flow through the wire
d)
It would produce a gravitational field
24.
A magnet can move in a coil of wire to produce electricity in which system?
a)
Generator
b)
Motor
c)
Magnet
d)
Transformer
25.

What happens to the galvanometer if the copper rod is moved upwards?

a)

No change

b)

Deflect to the right

c)

Deflect to the left

d)

Deflect to the right and left

26.

Which activity will produce the highest current?

a)

Move the magnet bar into the coil while the coil remains stationery

b)

Move the coil into the magnet bar while the magnet remains stationery

c)

Move the coil and magnet towards each other

d)

Move the coil and magnet away from each other

27.

Which action will increase the deflection of the galvanometer pointer?

a)

The magnetic pole is reversed

b)

The number of turns of coils is increased

c)

The coil is made from insulated wire

d)

The magnet is slowly pushed into the coil

28.
In Flemings Left hand rule what does the thumb point in the direction of?
a)
The direction of the magnetic field
b)
The direction of the current
c)
The direction of the force (movement)
d)
None of these
29.

The current in the green wire flows from the left to the right.

What magnetic field flows perpendicular upwards (towards sky)


What direction does the current flow?

a)

Up

b)

Down

c)

Into the page

d)

Out of the page

30.

A magnetic field like this is called...

a)

a parallel field

b)

a distorted field

c)

a uniform field

d)

a paramagnetic field

31.

The diagram show the direction of magnetic field,B and current, I.

By using Fleming left hand rules, determine the direction of Magnetic force, F.

a)

no force produced

b)

downward

c)

into the page

d)

out from the page

32.

What direction does the wire move?

a)

Up

b)

Down

c)

Left

d)

Right

33.

What direction would the wire move?

a)

Up

b)

Down

c)

Left

d)

Right

34.

A proton is moving down through a magnetic field that is pointed to the right. What is the direction of the force?

a)

Into the Board

b)

Out of the Board

c)

Left

d)

Up

35.

An positive charge moves to the right through a magnetic field pointed up as shown. What is the direction of the force?

a)

Into Board

b)

Out of the Board

c)

Left

d)

Down

36.

What direction is the force on the current carrying wire?

a)

No Force

b)

Right

c)

Left

d)

Up

e)

Down

37.

What direction is the force on the current carrying wire?

a)

No Force

b)

Right

c)

Left

d)

Up

e)

Down

38.

According to right hand thumb rule the direction of magnetic field in a current carrying straight conductor is denoted by:

a)

Thumb

b)

Curl fingers

c)

Middle finger

d)

First finger

39.

The figure shows the structure of a motor. Which of the following will not affect the speed of rotation of the motor?

a)

The current in the coil

b)

Strength of the magnetic field

c)

The number of turns of wire in the coil

d)

The direction of the current in the coil

40.

Magnetic field produced around a straight conductor due to current in it is given by

a)

Fleming's right hand rule

b)

Right hand grip rule

c)

Clock rule

d)

Fleming's left hand rule

41.

c represented by

a)

direction of magnetic field

b)

direction of rotation

c)

direction of force

d)

direction of magnitude current

42.

Diagram shows a current–carrying conductor placed between the poles of two magnet bars. Which diagram shows the resulting magnetic field ?

a)
b)
c)
d)
43.

Diagram shows a current – carrying conductor in magnetic field. What is the direction of the force that acts on the conductor ?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

44.

Which is the correct rule to determine the direction of the force or motion of the conductor carrying current in a magnetic field?

a)
b)
c)
d)
45.

Which diagram shows the correct magnetic field pattern of the current-carrying coil?

a)
b)
c)
d)
46.

In demagnetised steel, the domains:

a)

are aligned in the same direction

b)

are in different directions

c)

are not present

47.

To demagnetise a magnet, one can:

a)

drop or hit it for a period of time

b)

heat it for some time

c)

both of the above

48.

If a person winds a coil of wire around a steel rod, and then passes an electric current through the wire, then:

a)

the steel rod becomes electrified and should not be touched

b)

the steel rod becomes magnetised

c)

the wire becomes magnetised

49.

Which end of the solenoid will be a N pole?

a)

A

b)

B

50.

Two magnets were made to collide against each other. After collision both the magnets broke into three pieces each. What will be the total number of poles?

a)

7

b)

12

c)

6

d)

14