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Magnetism

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A piece of glass is between a magnet and a nail. What change should be made to make sure the nail is still attracted to the magnet?

a)

The magnet is moved further away.

b)

The glass is replaced by a piece of paper.

c)

The nail is replaced by a plastic spoon.

d)

The glass is replaced with a thick piece of wood.

2.

Which MUST be included in an electromagnet?

a)

electric current

b)

light bulb

c)

motor

d)

switch

3.

Like or similar poles on two magnets will

a)

attract

b)

have no effect

c)

repel

d)

all of these

4.

A push or a pull

a)

magnet

b)

attract

c)

force

d)

temporary

5.

A material that is made of iron that is attracted to other materials also made of iron

a)

magnet

b)

attract

c)

force

d)

temporary

6.

When opposite poles of a magnet are near each other, they will

a)

magnet

b)

attract

c)

force

d)

temporary

7.

something that only lasts for a short period of time

a)

magnet

b)

attract

c)

force

d)

temporary

8.

One way to turn off an electromagnet is to ________ the circuit by flipping a switch.

a)

magnet

b)

open

c)

electromagnet

d)

repel

9.

a magnet that can be turned on and off

a)

magnet

b)

open

c)

electromagnet

d)

repel

10.

When two north poles of a magnet are near each other, they will

a)

magnet

b)

open

c)

electromagnet

d)

repel

11.

An electromagnet is able to pick up small objects made of iron because the flow of electricity is able to produce

a)

thermal energy

b)

a magnetic field

c)

light energy

d)

a sound wave

12.

Where is the magnetic field the strongest on a bar magnet?

a)

North Pole

b)

South Pole

c)

middle

d)

at both poles

13.

Electromagnets and bar magnets are both alike because they

a)

have magnetic fields

b)

use electricity

c)

repel other magnets

d)

have poles

14.

A magnet is able to pick up paper clips and can be turned on and off. What kind of magnet is it?

a)

fridge magnet

b)

bar magnet

c)

circle magnet

d)

electromagnet

15.

What will make an electromagnet stronger?

a)

increasing the number of coils

b)

decreasing the number of coils

c)

adding another battery

d)

adding more magnets

16.

True or false: You can turn a bar magnet on and off.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Both

d)

Mrs. Hickey is the best

17.

Why shouldn't bar magnets be rubbed together?

a)

It can make the magnetic field too strong.

b)

It can weaken the magnetic field.

c)

It can change the magnet's color.

d)

It can create too much oxygen.