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Unit 1 Review

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 2hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Two south magnetic poles brought near each other

a)

repel each other

b)

attract each other

c)

cancel each other

d)

magnetize each other

2.

A north magnetic pole brought near a south magnetic pole

a)

nullifies the south pole

b)

attracts the south pole

c)

repels the south pole

d)

magnetizes the south pole

3.

A south magnetic pole brought near a north magnetic pole

a)

repels the north pole

b)

attracts the north pole

c)

nullifies the north pole

d)

magnetizes the north pole

4.

Magnetic force is the same as gravitational force.​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
False
True
5.

The area at the poles of a magnet has the strongest effect.​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
True
False
6.

Magnets attract wood and materials that contain iron.​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
False
True
7.

When freely swinging, one end of a magnet always points east.​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
False
True
8.

Every magnet, regardless of its shape, has two

a)

magnetic poles

b)

magnetic fields

c)

magnetic charges

d)

magnetic needles

9.

A compass is used for navigation because it reacts to Earth's

a)

atmosphere

b)

magnetic field

c)

core

d)

rotation

10.

A maglev train floats above its rails due to ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
magnetism
voltage
11.

How does Earth's magnetic field compare with a bar magnet?

a)

Their magnetic fields increase with size.

b)

The attractive force is weakest at the poles.

c)

The attractive force is strongest at the middle.

d)

Electric current causes them to lose magnetism.

12.
Question Image

Match the following:

a)

Magnet

1.

an object that is magnetic

b)

Permanent Magnet

2.

an object that is a magnet all the time

c)

Magnetic Pole

3.

north or south end of a magnetic where the field is strongest

d)

Magnetic Materials

4.

an object that is impacted by magnets but is not a magnet

e)

Magnetic

5.

when something can exert magnetic forces

13.

A (a)   is a device that has a magnetized needle that can spin freely.

14.

Magnetic field lines are closest together at the (a)   .

15.

The motion of liquid (a)   in Earth's outer core creates a magnetic field.

16.

​ Earth's magnetic poles are not in the same place as Earth's geographic poles. ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
True
False
17.

Magnets cannot interact without touching. ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
False
True
18.

Magnetic field lines always cross each other. ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
False
True
19.

Where is the magnetic field the strongest?

20.

Where is the magnetic south pole?

21.

Where is the magnetic north pole?

22.

Where is the geographic south pole?

23.

Where is the geographic north pole?

24.

The geographic poles ​ (a)   move over time.

Choose from the below words
do not
do
25.

The Earth's magnetic poles ​ (a)   move over time.

Choose from the below words
do
don't
26.

Match the following

a)

1.

Two North Poles Repelling

b)

2.

Two South Poles Repelling

c)

3.

North and South Pole Attracting

27.

The angle between geographic north and the north to which a compass needle points.

(a)  

28.

This photo depicts magnets which could be aligned _______________.

a)

North-North

b)

North-South

29.

This photo depicts magnets which could be aligned _______________.

a)

North-North

b)

North-South

30.

This type of field drawing represents:

a)

attraction

b)

repulsion

c)

suspension

31.

Magnetic Field lines exit from the south pole of a magnet.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

As distance is increased away from a magnetic field source, the magnetic field intensity will ___________.

a)

Increase

b)

Decrease

c)

Stay the same

33.

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).

34.

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

35.

Based on the magnetic field lines diagram, what will happen to these two sets of magnets?

a)

Set 1 magnets will repel, set 2 magnets will attract

b)

Set 1 magnets will attract, set 2 magnets will attract

c)

Set 1 magnets will attract, set 2 magnets will repel

d)

Both sets of magnets will repel

36.

Based on the magnetic field lines diagram, what will happen next with these sets of magnets?

a)

In both sets the magnets will attract.

b)

In both sets the magnets will repel.

c)

In Set 1 the magnets will repel and in Set 2 the magnets will attract.

d)

In Set 1 the magnets will attract and in Set 2 the magnets will repel.

37.

This device converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. It creates electricity.

a)

Electric Generator

b)

Electric Motor

c)

Electromagnet

d)

Voltmeter

38.

A material that allows the free flow of electric charges.

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

c)

Semiconductor

39.

If a charged particle is moving, it has ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
a magnetic field
an electric field
no fields
40.

What type of device can increase and decrease voltage?

a)

Generators

b)

Transformers

c)

Galvanometers

d)

Electric motors

41.

What type of device converts mechanical energy into electrical energy?

a)

solenoid

b)

electric motor

c)

transformer

d)

generator

42.

A plant generating electric current

a)

transmits alternating current at high voltages, but is used at low voltages

b)

transmits direct current at high voltages, but is used at low voltages

c)

transmits alternating current at low voltages, but used at high voltages

d)

transmits direct current at low voltages, but used at high voltages

43.

What type of equipment is used to measure the current induced when a wire passes through a magnetic field?

a)

a transformer

b)

a galvanometer

c)

a generator

d)

an insulated wire

44.

What type of current is produced in a battery

a)

induced

b)

magnetic

c)

alternating

d)

direct

45.

Moving a permanent magnet through a coil of wire will

a)

demagnetize the magnet

b)

the wire will become an electromagnet

c)

the magnet will become electrified

d)

a current will be generated in the wire

46.

Look at the circular arrow in the diagram. The side of the loop closest to the​ (a)   magnetic pole is moving up.

Choose from the below words
south
north
47.

When a wire moves up or down repeatedly in a magnetic field a(n) ​ (a)   current is induced in the wire.

Choose from the below words
alternating
direct
48.

A step-up transformer is a transformer that ​ (a)   voltage.

Choose from the below words
increases
decreases
49.

A step-down transformer is a transformer that ​ (a)   voltage.

Choose from the below words
decreases
increases
50.

Electric current from a generating plant is


(a)  
Choose from the below words
alternating current transmitted at high voltages, but usually used at low voltages.
direct current transmitted at high voltages, but usually used at low voltages.
alternating current transmitted at low voltages, but usually used at high voltages.
direct current transmitted at low voltages, but usually used at high voltages.
51.

The type of current produced by a battery is


(a)  
Choose from the below words
direct current.
alternating current.
magnetic current.
induced current.
52.

As the crank of a generator is turned, the ​ (a)   rotates in the magnetic field.

Choose from the below words
armature
slip ring
53.

In a generator, the up-and-down motion of the ​ (a)   induces current in the wire.

Choose from the below words
armature
crank
54.

The voltage in the ​ (a)   coil of a transformer induces a current in the ​​ (b)   coil.

Choose from the below words
primary
secondary
55.

An electric current is produced in a conductor when the conductor moves through a ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
magnetic field
generator
56.

A current that constantly reverses is called ​ (a)   current.

Choose from the below words
alternating
direct
57.

A(n) ​ (a)   voltage can be easily raised or lowered.

Choose from the below words
AC
DC
58.

A DC motor is like an AC generator, except that the motor transforms ​ (a)   energy into ​ (b)   energy, while the generator transforms ​ (c)   energy into ​ (d)   energy.

Choose from the below words
electrical
mechanical
59.

You can increase a step-up transformer's voltage with

a)

a power source connected to the primary coil

b)

a power source connected to the secondary coil

c)

increasing the number of loops in the primary coil

d)

increasing the number of loops in the secondary coil

60.

Match the following

a)

1.

Step Up Transformer

b)

2.

Step Down Transformer

c)

3.

Electric Motor

d)

4.

AC generator

61.

You can increase the strength of an electromagnet by...

a)

changing the position of the compass

b)

adjusting the magnetic declination

c)

using a stronger ferromagnetic material for the core

d)

reversing the magnetic domains

62.

You can increase the strength of an electromagnet by

a)

adding loops of wire

b)

decreasing the current in the solenoid

c)

winding the coils more loosely

d)

using direct current

63.

The north and south poles of a solenoid change with

a)

the type of material in the core

b)

the number of loops in the coil

c)

the tightness of loops in the coil

d)

the direction of the current

64.

Both solenoids and electromagnets produce magnetic fields using

a)

electric current and coiled wires

b)

compasses and magnetic fields

c)

coiled wires and a ferromagnetic core

d)

electric current and a battery

65.

​ (a)   discovered that wherever there is electricity, there is magnetism.

Choose from the below words
Oersted
Newton
Einstein
Tesla
66.

An electric ​ (a)   produces a magnetic field.

Choose from the below words
current
pulse
67.

One way to increase the strength of a magnetic field in an electromagnet is to increase the amount of current in the wire.​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
True
False
68.

One way to increase the strength of a magnetic field in an electromagnet is to increase the number of coils in the wire. ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
True
False
69.

One way to decrease the strength of a magnetic field in an electromagnet is to increase the number of coils in the wire. ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
False
True
70.

One way to decrease the strength of a magnetic field in a solenoid is to change the core. ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
False
True
71.

One way to increase the strength of a magnetic field of an electromagnet is to wind the coils more closely together. ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
True
False
72.

One way to change the magnetic field strength of an electromagnet is to change the core. ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
True
False
73.

The four C's to change magnetic field strength in an electromagnet are: Coils, Current, Closeness, and Core. ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
True
False
74.

You can increase the strength of an electromagnet's field by (choose all that are correct)

a)

decreasing the current in the solenoid

b)

decreasing the number of loops in the solenoid

c)

using a stronger ferromagnetic core

d)

winding the coils more loosely

e)

increasing the number of loops in the solenoid

75.

You can increase the strength in an electromagnet's field by (choose all that apply).

a)

increasing the current in the solenoid

b)

winding the coils more tightly

c)

increasing the number of loops in the solenoid

d)

winding the coils more loosely

e)

decreasing the number of loops in the solenoid

76.

An electric wire produces a

a)

magnetic field

b)

magnet

c)

solenoid

d)

insulator

77.

A(n) ​ (a)   is a strong magnet that can be turned on and off.

Choose from the below words
electromagnet
solenoid
78.

Rearrange in order of increasing magnetic strength.

a)

A

b)

C

c)

B

1)
2)
3)
79.

Use the graph to predict the strength of a 12 loop solenoid.

a)

300 gauss

b)

600 gauss

c)

700 gauss

d)

1200 gauss

80.

What is the unit of electric current?

a)

Volt

b)

Ampere

c)

Ohm

81.
How can the strength of an electromagnet be increased?
a)
by rubbing it with a stronger magnet
b)
by increasing the coils of wire around the iron
c)
by increasing the length of the wire from the battery
d)
by loosening the coil of wire around the iron
82.

How could you investigate the strength of an electromagnet?

a)

See how many plastic beads it can hold

b)

See how many steel paper clips it can hold

c)

See how many copper nails it can hold

d)

See how many brass tacks it can hold

83.

What does this image show?

a)

Parallel circuit

b)

Series circuit

c)

Magnet

d)

Electromagnet

84.

A _______________ is a current-carrying coil of wire with many loops.

a)

magnet

b)

electromagnet

c)

solenoid

d)

compass

85.

The energy an object has due to its movement or position is called


a)

static energy

b)

mechanical energy


c)

potential energy

d)

electrical energy

86.

When a wire with a current is placed in a magnetic field

a)

kinetic energy is transformed into potential energy

b)

electrical energy is transformed into sound & light

c)

electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy

d)

solar energy is transformed into light & heat

87.

The energy associated with current is called

a)

mechanical energy

b)

magnetism

c)

 geothermal energy


d)

electrical energy

88.

An electric motor uses an electric current to turn a(n)

a)

pointer

b)

brush

c)

axle

d)

wheel

89.

A galvanometer uses an electric current to turn a(n)

a)

pointer

b)

brush

c)

axle

d)

wheel

90.

A galvanometer is used to measure small ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
currents.
magnetic fields.
91.

An electric motor transforms ​ (a)   energy into ​ (b)   energy.

Choose from the below words
electrical
mechanical
92.

The armature of an electric motor rotates ​ (a)   when the current is turned on.

Choose from the below words
continuously
sometimes
never
93.

Permanent magnets produce an electric field that causes the armature of an electric motor to turn. ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
True
False
94.

What is one difference between a galvanometer and an electric motor?

a)

An electric motor causes something to move.

b)

A galvanometer uses an electric current.

c)

In an electric motor, the armature spins continuously.

d)

An electric motor uses electrical energy.

95.

To reverse the direction of current in a motor, current is conducted

a)

through the armature.

b)

in the direction of rotation.

c)

through the brushes to the commutator.

d)

through the commutator to the armature.

96.

According to the diagram, which way will the wire move in the magnetic field?

a)

up

b)

down

c)

left

d)

right

97.

If the current in this picture was reversed, which way would the wire move?

a)

up

b)

down

c)

left

d)

right

98.

Choose 2 ways of causing the loop to rotate in the opposite direction.

a)

reverse the current

b)

turn off the current

c)

reverse the magnetic field

d)

turn off the magnetic field

99.

What common electrical device is shown in this diagram?

a)

electric motor

b)

electric generator

c)

electromagnet

d)

galvanometer

100.

Which piece of equipment would a scientist use to measure the current induced (generated) by moving a wire through a magnetic field?

a)

galvanometer

b)

transformer

c)

insulated wire

d)

LED

101.

Label the parts of an electric motor.