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Unit 2 Review

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An object that is magnetic without human influence is?

a)

magnetic field

b)

natural magnet

c)

permanent magnet

d)

magnetic pole

2.

The area where a magnetic force acts is a?

a)

magnetic field

b)

permanent magnet

c)

electromagnet

d)

natural magnet

3.

Something that is always magnetic is a?

a)

magnetic pole

b)

magnetic field

c)

natural magnet

d)

permanent magnet

4.

A magnet that can be turned on and off with an electric current is an?

a)

electromagnet

b)

natural magnet

c)

magnetic field

d)

magnetic pole

5.

The point on a magnet where magnetic force is the strongest is the?

a)

magnetic field

b)

natural magnet

c)

electromagnet

d)

magnetic pole

6.

If a magnet has a south end and a north end together will they attract or repel?

a)

attract

b)

repel

7.

If a magnet has a south end and a south end together, will it attract or repel?

a)

attract

b)

repel

8.

If a magnet has a north end and a south end together, will it attract or repel?

a)

attract

b)

repel

9.

Only a few magnets have ends called poles.

a)

FALSE, they all have ends called poles.

b)

TRUE

10.

There is a north and a south pole on every magnet.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE, there is not a north and south pole on every magnet.

11.

You can see a magnetic field with your own eyes.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE, they are invisible to the human eye.

12.

If a magnet is cut into a smaller magnet, you will get two smaller magnets. Each one of those new magnets has its own north and south pole.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE, the new magnets will have two north poles.

13.

Choose 2 items that would be magnetic.

a)

refrigerator

b)

treehouse

c)

water bottle

d)

velcro

e)

swing set

14.

The diagram shows the magnetic field surrounding a bar magnet. The closer together the lines of force, the stronger the magnetic field. According to the diagram, where is the magnetic field the strongest.

a)

north pole

b)

south pole

c)

both poles

d)

in the middle

15.

Alexandra was preparing to go on a hike in the woods. She gathered the equipment she would need and placed it on the kitchen counter. By chance, she placed her compass near an electrical outlet. Although the compass was not moving, the compass needle turned toward the outlet because....

a)

the electric current in the outlet produced a magnetic field

b)

the compass only works properly outside

c)

the kitchen counter was made of a ferrometal

d)

the kitchen has a microwave

16.

Which pair of magnets would result from cutting the magnet in half?

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

According to the diagram, which pair could both be north poles?

a)

A and B

b)

B and C

c)

A and C

d)

C and D

18.

The picture shows an experiment used to determine the effect of using more nails in the core of an electromagnet. Which of the following would make this a better-designed experiment?

a)

Using a different number of batteries for each electromagnet

b)

Using the same number of turns of wire for each electromagnet

c)

Inserting an ammeter in each circuit between the battery and the nails

d)

Using a different size battery for each electromagnet

19.

A magnet will not attract all metal objects. Which object below will a magnet not attract?

a)

Nail

b)

Foil

c)

Battery

d)

compass needle

20.

Harry wanted to find out how to make an electromagnet stronger. The results of his experiment are listed in the table above. According to his data, which of the following foes not make an electromagnet stronger?

a)

increasing the number of batteries that are connected

b)

increasing the number of wire turns around the core

c)

increasing the number of mails inside the core

d)

increasing the number of tacks used

21.

Scientists believe that magnetism is caused by the spin of certain atomic particles called....

a)

electrons

b)

protons

c)

neutrons

d)

magnetrons

22.

Looking at the diagram of a simple electric motor, what would be a way to increase the speed of the fan.

a)

decrease the coil size

b)

decrease the size of the permanent magnet

c)

increase the fan size

d)

increase the battery size

23.

Which is best represented by the diagram?

a)

aluminum foil

b)

nail in contact with a magnet

c)

normal iron nail

d)

glass

24.

A student performed an experiment to determine the number of paper clips that are attracted to an electromagnet as the amount of current changes. The data collected is displayed in the table.

Which graph best describes the relationship between magnetism and electrical current?

a)
b)
c)
d)
25.

A material through which electrons do NOT flow easily is a(n) ______.

a)

insulator

b)

conductor

c)

fuse

d)

circuit breaker

26.

Which of the following statements about electric charge is true?

a)

Objects must be touching on another to exert electrical force.

b)

Electrical forces act at a distance.

c)

Air cannot conduct electricity; it is conducted only by solid materials.

d)

Opposite electric charges always repel one another.

27.

Which two areas of physical science are closely related to the development of electric motors and generators?

a)

sound and light

b)

electricity and sound

c)

light and magnetism

d)

electricity and magnetism

28.

Which of the following will decrease the strength of the magnetic field around a wire?

a)

increasing the current flowing through the wire

b)

using less loops around the iron core

c)

flipping the direction of the current flowing through the wire

d)

using a larger iron core

29.

The function of a generator is to change ______

a)

chemical energy to electrical energy

b)

electrical energy to chemical energy

c)

mechanical energy to electrical energy

d)

electrical energy to mechanical energy

30.

This exerts a force that causes other electric charges to move.

a)

electrical poles

b)

electrical fields

c)

insulators

d)

conductors

31.

Alexandra was preparing to go on a hike in the woods. She gathered the equipment she would need and placed it on the kitchen counter. By chance, she placed her compass near an electrical outlet. Although the compass was not moving, the compass needle turned because ______.

a)

the electric current in the outlet produced a magnetic field

b)

the compass could only be used outdoors

c)

the kitchen counter was made of a magnetic substance

d)

the kitchen had a microwave oven

32.
Magnets have a north and a south ___________
a)
shape
b)
color
c)
pole
d)
region
33.
The strongest part of a magnet is...
a)
the bars.
b)
the force field.
c)
the poles. 
d)
the middle.
34.
If you wrap more coils around an electromagnet, it will become...
a)
brighter
b)
stronger
c)
weaker
d)
invisible
35.
Static electricity is an electric charge caused by friction that can build up on a material or surface. One example of static electricity is:
a)
solar power
b)
magnetism
c)
lightning
36.

What happens when you split a magnet in half?

a)

It becomes twice as strong

b)

You end up with two smaller magnets

c)

You end up with a North Pole magnet and a South Pole Magnet (as long as you split it perfectly in half)

d)

Your magnet loses all of it's magnetism (it leaks out of the break)

37.

Why does a compass align itself with Earth's North Pole?

a)

Because compass needles are slightly magnetized and align themselves with earth's magnetic field

b)

Because one of the poles of the magnet is called the North Pole, so it would only make sense that it would be on the North side

c)

They don't actually do this, they just align themselves with the North side of a map

d)

Because North is slightly downhill (as long as you are in the Northern Hemisphere) so gravity causes the compass to point North

38.

What happens when an object with random magnetic domains is placed into a strong magnetic field?

a)

It is attracted to the magnetic field

b)

It aligns with the field and shoots off like superman

c)

It aligns with the field and usually becomes a temporary magnet itself

d)

Its domains start moving faster and it gets warmer

39.

What happens magnetically when electricity runs through a wire (or any charged particle moves).

a)

Nothing, magnetism and electricity are separate phenomenon

b)

The magnetic field matches that of the Earth

c)

It generates a magnetic field around the wire

d)

It uses magnetism to move the charge through the wire

40.

How can I make a permanent magnet no longer magnetic? (Select all that apply)

a)

Hit/Drop it repeatedly

b)

Put it near a tv or cell phone

c)

Submerge it in water for several hours

d)

Put it next to another magnet long term

e)

Heat it up

41.

This is when the magnetic domains within a piece of metal (like a nail) are oriented by an electrical current, making a very strong temporary magnet. (Vocab)

a)

Magnetic Pole

b)

Dipole

c)

Electromagnet

d)

Electric Motor

e)

Magnetic Domain

42.

When there is a permanent magnet, these are the atoms with partial magnetism that are all arranged along the same direction. (Vocab)

a)

Magnetic Pole

b)

Dipole

c)

Electromagnet

d)

Electric Motor

e)

Magnetic Domain

43.

What are the components of the electromagnets?

a)

battery, wire and bulb

b)

battery , copper wire and paper clips

c)

battery, copper wire and iron nail

d)

battery, wire and aluminum

44.

What would happen if you took one end of the wire off the battery?

a)

The nail will be a magnet.

b)

The nail would no longer be a magnet

c)

Nothing will happened.

d)

The nail will heats up.

45.

Which part of the electromagnets turned into a magnet when electricity flows through a coiled wire?

a)

Battery

b)

Copper wire

c)

Iron Nail

d)

Bulb

46.

Electric currents produce _____________

a)

electron clouds

b)

magnetic fields

c)

sound waves

47.

How can the strength of an electromagnet be decreased? (mark all that apply)

a)

increase the current flowing through the coil

b)

increase the number of coils

c)

reduce the number of coils

d)

Decrease the size/power of the battery

48.
Surrounding every magnet is a __________  __________.
a)
magnetic field
b)
electrical current
c)
another magnet
d)
an enemy
49.

Aisyah places two ring magnets A and B as shown.

If the top of magnet A is North pole, what pole is x in magnet B?

a)

North

b)

South

50.

Name this magnet

a)

Rod Magnet

b)

Horseshoe maget

c)

Button magnet

d)

Ring magnet

51.

What kind of magnet is this?

a)

Round

b)

Horseshoe

c)

Bar

d)

Ring

52.

Choose the right name of the magnet below.

a)

Ring magnet

b)

U-shaped magnet

c)

Horseshoe magnet

d)

Button magnet

53.

Choose the right name of the magnet below.

a)

Cylinder magnet

b)

Bar magnet

c)

Horseshoe magnet

d)

Button magnet

54.

Electricity happens with the flow of

a)

electrons.

b)

water

c)

sand

55.

What's one example of a powerful electrical charge?

a)

Lightning

b)

fire

56.
If two charges repel each other, the two charges must be
a)
Positive and neutra
b)
Positive and negative
c)
positive and neutral
d)
negative and negative
57.
An object becomes charged when the atoms in the object gain or lose
a)
electrons
b)
protons
c)
neutrons
d)
all of the above
58.
If you rub a glass rod with a piece of silk, the rod becomes positively charged. This means that
a)
friction destroyed electrons in the rod.
b)
the silk has become negatively charged.
c)
protons have moved to the rod.
d)
glass attracts more protons.
59.

The accumulation of excess electric charge on an object is called

a)

Static electricity

b)

Electric discharge

c)

Resistance

d)

Current electricity

60.

Mr. Anady rubbed two balloons against his wool sweater for 30 seconds each. What will happen when the balloons are brought near each other?

a)

The balloons will repel each other.

b)

The balloons will attract each other.

c)

The balloons will become positively (+) charged.

d)

The balloons will pop.

61.
Is it possible to CREATE electrons?
a)
Yes, that's what static electricity is.
b)
No, you can move them, but they are never created or distroyed.
c)
Sometimes, it depends on the voltage.
d)
Sometimes, it depends on the element.
62.

What are electric motors?

a)

It is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy to produce a turning effect.

b)

It is a device that add electrical energy to mechanical energy to produce a turning effect.

c)

An electric motor is a device that produce a turning effect.

d)

It is a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy to produce a turning effect.

63.
Electric motors are devices that convert _____ energy into  _____ energy.
a)
electrical; mechanical
b)
mechanical; electrical
c)
chemical; potential
d)
mechanical; kinetic
64.

What is one way to decrease the strength of a motor?

a)

Use thinner wire

b)

Use more permanent magnets

c)

Use more electrical tape

d)

use a larger battery

65.
Magnets can interact without touching.
a)
True
b)
False
66.

Looking at the field lines in this picture, these two magnets are ________

a)

Attracting

b)

Repelling

c)

Attracting and Repelling

d)

Doing nothing

67.

Which magnet below would provide the best example for the magnetic poles and magnetic fields of Earth?

a)
b)
c)
d)
68.

How would you label pole 3 in the picture below?

a)

North because it is being attracted to pole N across from it.

b)

South because it is being attracted to pole N across from it.

c)

North because it is being repelled from pole N across from it.      

d)

South because it is being repelled from pole S across from it.

69.
What do the lines around this magnet represent?
a)
North Pole
b)
South Pole
c)
Magnetic Declination
d)
Magnetic Field
70.

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

71.

The image above shows how iron filings respond to magnetic fields generated by two magnets with ____________ poles facing each other.

a)

opposite

b)

like

c)

positive

d)

negative

72.

The image above shows how iron filings respond to magnetic fields generated by two magnets with ____________ poles facing each other.

a)

like

b)

opposite

c)

positive

d)

negative

73.

A horseshoe magnet will generate a magnetic field similar in shape to that of two ________ poles brought near each other.

a)

like

b)

opposite

c)

positive

d)

negative

74.
The magnet's shown will
a)

turn

b)
attract
c)
repel
75.

The image above shows how iron filings respond to magnetic fields generated by two magnets with ____________ poles facing each other.

a)

opposite

b)

like

c)

positive

d)

negative

76.

Choose 2 materials that cannot be attracted by a magnet.

a)

iron

b)

copper

c)

steel

d)

ceramic