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Magnetism - Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

What is the magnetic field?

a)

A type of field found in agriculture

b)

A region around a magnetic material or a moving electric charge within which the force of magnetism acts.

c)

The energy field around a person's body

d)

The force of gravity around a magnet

2.

How is the direction of a magnetic field determined?

a)

By the weight of the magnet

b)

By the direction in which a north pole of a compass needle points in the field

c)

By the color of the magnet

d)

By the temperature of the magnet

3.

Explain the concept of magnetic field lines.

a)

Imaginary lines that represent the shape of a magnet

b)

Lines that indicate the temperature of a magnetic field

c)

Lines that show the path of electric current

d)

Imaginary lines that show the direction and strength of a magnetic field

4.

What are magnetic poles?

a)

Points on a magnet where the magnetic force is the weakest

b)

Regions on a magnet where the magnetic force is the same as the rest of the magnet

c)

Regions on a magnet where the magnetic force is the strongest

d)

Areas on a magnet where the magnetic force is non-existent

5.

What happens when like magnetic poles are brought close to each other?

a)

They repel each other

b)

They attract each other

c)

They explode

d)

They merge into one

6.

Describe the behavior of unlike magnetic poles when brought close to each other.

a)

Create a neutral field

b)

Do not interact at all

c)

Attract each other

d)

Repel each other

7.

What is magnetic induction?

a)

The process by which a material becomes electrically charged when placed in a magnetic field.

b)

The process by which a material changes color when placed in a magnetic field.

c)

The process by which a material becomes magnetized when it is placed in a magnetic field.

d)

The process by which a material loses its magnetism when placed in a magnetic field.

8.

Explain the process of magnetic induction with an example.

a)

When a magnet is moved in and out of a coil of wire, it induces a current in the wire due to magnetic induction.

b)

Magnetic induction is the process of creating a magnetic field by passing an electric current through a wire

c)

Magnetic induction occurs when a non-magnetic material is placed near a magnet

d)

When a magnet is moved closer to a coil of wire, it repels the current in the wire

9.

Name two common magnetic materials and explain their properties.

a)

Copper and aluminum

b)

Iron and steel

c)

Gold and silver

d)

Wood and plastic

10.

How do magnetic materials differ from non-magnetic materials?

a)

Non-magnetic materials are attracted to magnets and can be magnetized.

b)

Magnetic materials have no effect on magnets and cannot be magnetized.

c)

Magnetic materials can be attracted to magnets and can be magnetized.

d)

Magnetic materials repel magnets and cannot be magnetized.