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Electricity and Magnetism

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

The area around the magnet in which its force appears is known as

a)

Electric current

b)

Magnetism

c)

Magnetic field

d)

Air

2.

Some materials cannot be attracted to the magnet because they are

a)

Magnetic material

b)

Non magnetic material

c)

Located in the magnetic field

3.

energy that comes from an electrical circuit

a)

sound energy

b)

mechanical energy

c)

light energy

d)

electrical energy

4.

How does the electromagnet in the diagram above demonstrate the relationship between magnetism and electricity?

a)

The wire is wrapped around the iron core, but no electric circuit is present.

b)

The wire is wrapped around the iron core, but no energy source is present.

c)

The wire in the electric circuit is wrapped around an iron core producing a magnetic field.

d)

No circuit is present.

5.

Which of the following is flowing through the electromagnet above?

a)

electric current

b)

magnetic current

c)

magnetic energy

d)

chemical energy

6.

In order for the electromagnet above to lose its magnetism, which of the following must occur?

a)

The wire of the circuit must be tightened.

b)

The battery in the circuit must be switched for a different brand.

c)

The electric current must stop flowing in the circuit.

d)

No circuit is present.

7.

What energy transformation occurs in this device?

a)

electrical energy to mechanical energy

b)

chemical energy to mechanical energy

c)

mechanical energy to chemical energy

d)

mechanical energy to electrical energy

8.

Which of the following is the best description of a generator?

a)

A generator produces an electric current when a coil of wire wrapped around an insulator is rotated near a battery.

b)

A generator produces an electric current when a coil of wire wrapped around an iron core is rotated near a magnet.

c)

A generator produces an electric current when a coil of wire wrapped around an iron core is rotated near another iron core.

d)

None of the above

9.

What purpose do magnets serve in an electric motor?

a)

The magnets serve as a source of energy for the motor.

b)

The magnets change the flow of the electric current.

c)

The magnets cause the coil to rotate by their poles attracting and repelling.

d)

The magnets are not a necessary part of a motor.

10.

Which of the following is the most appropriate definition for magnetic field?

a)

an area surrounding a magnet that does not apply a force (a push or pull)

b)

an area directly on the magnet that applies a force (a push or pull) without actually touching an object

c)

an area of magnetism surrounding a magnet that applies a force (a push or pull) without actually touching an object

d)

an area surrounding a magnet that applies a force (a push or pull), but only by directly touching an object

11.

If placed in a magnetic field, which of the following materials would be affected?

a)

a compass

b)

wood chips

c)

plastic paper clips

d)

pieces of glass

12.

What is the unit of electric current?

a)

Ampere

b)

Volt

c)

Ohm

d)

Watt

13.

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?

a)

Rubber

b)

Glass

c)

Copper

d)

Wood

14.

What happens to the resistance of a wire as its length increases?

a)

It decreases

b)

It increases

c)

It remains the same

d)

It becomes zero

15.

Which of the following devices is used to measure electric current?

a)

Voltmeter

b)

Ammeter

c)

Ohmmeter

d)

Thermometer