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Applied Physics-Magnets & DC Motors Review

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 3hrs 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Magnetic Domain

a)

The north and south ends of a magnetic object, where the magnetic force is strongest.

b)

A material that shows strong magnetic properties.

c)

A grouping of atoms that have their magnetic fields aligned.

d)

The area of magnetic force around a magnet

2.

Any material that attracts iron and materials that contain iron.

a)

Mognet

b)

Magnet

c)

Nucleus

d)

Magnetic Force

3.

Ferromagnetic Material

a)

A material that shows strong magnetic properties.

b)

Magnet made from material that easily loses its magnetism.

c)

A magnet made from material that keeps its magnetism for a long time.

4.

A grouping of atoms that have their magnetic fields aligned.

a)

unaligned

b)

Magnetic domain

c)

Magnetic alignment

d)

aligned

5.

If you put a magnet to a nail what does the nail become

a)

Permanent magnet

b)

Temporary magnet

6.

What do like sides of a magnet do.

a)

pull together

b)

repel

c)

Attract

d)

No nothing

7.

A North and South pole of a magnet will?

a)

Attract

b)

repel

c)

push away

d)

do nothing

8.
What causes electricity?
a)
moving neutrons
b)
moving protons
c)
moving atoms
d)
moving electrons
9.

What is the shape of a magnetic field around a wire?

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

What is the shape of a magnetic field around the Earth?

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

What is the shape of a magnetic field around a coil?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

What is the shape of a magnetic field around a bar magnet?

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

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

14.

What will happen when these magnets are brought close together?

a)

They will attract each other

b)

Both magnets will turn to the left

c)

They will repel each other

d)

Both magnets will turn to the right

15.

What is this rule?

a)

left hand rule

b)

right hand rule

16.

electricity can be used to create a magnet

a)

true

b)

false

17.

Where is the magnetic field strongest around a bar magnet?

a)

in the middle

b)

at the poles

c)

same everywhere

d)

where the field lines are far apart

18.
What is an electromagnet?
a)
a temporary magnet made from current carrying wire around a magnetic metal core.
b)
a permanent magnet with a north and south pole
19.
This is a picture of a simple electromagnet. How can the electromagnet be made stronger?
a)
Add more coils of wire to the nail.
b)
Use a smaller battery.
c)
Reverse the poles of the magnet.
d)
Remove all the coils and the nail.
20.
How are electromagnets different from magnets?
a)
magnets can be turned on/off
b)
you can turn an electromagnet on/off
c)
magnets are more powerful
d)
magnets have a North and South pole
21.
Surrounding every magnet is a __________  __________.
a)
magnetic field
b)
electrical current
c)
another magnet
22.
What would increase the strength of an electromagnet?
a)
Increasing the amount of current flowing through the wire.
b)
Inserting a wooden core inside the coil
c)
Changing the direction of the current
d)
Decreasing the number of coils of wire
23.
In order for an electromagnet to be formed, an __________ current must pass through a coil of __________ wrapped around an ________ core.
a)
wire, iron, electric
b)
electric, wire, iron
c)
iron, electric, wire
d)
excited, hair, apple
24.

Increasing the number of coils in an electromagnet will _________ the power of the magnet.

a)

decrease

b)

increase

c)

not affect

25.

What type of core is best for electromagnets?

a)

Steel

b)

Iron

c)

Plastic

d)

Copper

26.

What conclusion can you draw from this graph?

a)

As current increases, magnetic strength decreases.

b)

As current increases, magnetic strength increases.

c)

As current decreases, magnetic strength increases.

d)

There is no relationship between current and magnetic strength.

27.

What is/are the difference(s) between a magnet and an electromagnet? (two correct choices)

a)

An electromagnet can be turned on/off.

b)

A magnet can be turned off.

c)

An electromagnet is stronger.

28.

How does armature winding affect the performance of a DC motor?

a)

Armature winding has no impact on DC motor performance

b)

Armature winding affects the speed, torque, and efficiency of a DC motor.

c)

Armature winding increases the weight of the DC motor

d)

Armature winding affects only the color of the DC motor

29.

What role does the brush play in a DC motor?

a)

The brush provides lubrication for the motor

b)

The brush generates heat to power the motor

c)

The brush conducts electrical current between stationary and rotating parts.

d)

The brush controls the speed of the motor

30.

Magnetic field lines flow

a)

north to south

b)

north to north

c)

south to south

d)

south to north

31.

Which of these are found

in a simple DC motor?

a)

slip-ring

b)

brushes

c)

split-ring commutator

d)

magnet

e)

power supply

32.

What is the primary function of a split ring commutator in a DC motor?

a)

To increase the motor's speed

b)

To reverse the direction of current flow in the armature

c)

To convert AC to DC

d)

To reduce the magnetic field interaction

33.

How does the magnetic field influence the operation of a DC motor?

a)

It does not affect the motor

b)

It creates a force that causes the rotor to turn

c)

It reduces the electrical resistance of the motor

d)

It increases the output voltage of the motor

34.

What is the role of current in generating torque in a DC motor?

a)

Current heats up the motor coils

b)

Current magnetizes the rotor

c)

Current interacts with the magnetic field to produce torque

d)

Current lubricates the motor components

35.

What happens when the direction of current in a DC motor's armature is reversed?

a)

The motor stops

b)

The motor's speed doubles

c)

The rotational direction of the motor reverses

d)

The motor produces more heat

36.

What is the effect of increasing the current in a DC motor's armature?

a)

Decreases torque

b)

Increases torque

c)

No effect on torque

d)

Decreases motor speed

37.

Which component of a DC motor is primarily responsible for conducting electrical current to the motor's rotating armature?

a)

Bearings

b)

Brushes

c)

Shaft

d)

Casing

38.

What is the primary purpose of the magnetic field in a DC motor?

a)

To provide structural support to the motor

b)

To cool down the motor

c)

To interact with the armature current to produce motion

d)

To insulate the motor components

39.

In the context of DC motors, what does the term "armature" refer to?

a)

The outer casing of the motor

b)

The coils that generate magnetic field

c)

The rotating part of the motor

d)

The stationary part of the motor

40.

What is the result of increasing the strength of the magnetic field in a DC motor?

a)

Decreases the torque

b)

Increases the torque

c)

No change in torque

d)

Decreases the current