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Electricity and Magnetism

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Choose the vocabulary word that matches this definition:
an object that attract iron
a)
conductor
b)
static electricity
c)
magnet
d)
circuit
2.
Why are electrical cords covered in plastic or rubber?
a)
Because plastic and rubber are insulators which keeps us safe
b)
because it looks nicer
c)
because all wires must have plastic or rubber
d)
because they won't melt
3.

What happens when the north and south poles of different magnets get close to each other?  

a)

nothing

b)

They repel each other.

c)

They attract each other.

4.

Which is not an advantage of electromagnets over permanent magnets?  

a)

Electromagnets can be built as big as necessary.

b)

Electromagnets are found in nature.

c)

The strength of an electromagnet can be controlled by the amount of current.

d)

Electromagnets can be turned on and off.

5.

In the diagram, the metal disk is most likely a what? 

a)

an electromagnet

b)

a motor

c)

an engine

d)

a battery

6.

The magnetic field is strongest...

a)

at the south pole

b)

at the north pole

c)

in the center

d)

at both of the poles

7.

The two opposites ends on a magnet are known as _______________.

a)

electromagnet

b)

attract

c)

poles

d)

magnetic field

8.

Magnets __________________________ iron and steel to them

a)

repel

b)

strength

c)

glue

d)

attract

9.

The space around a magnet where magnetism acts is known as the _______________.

a)

attraction

b)

strength

c)

field of gravity

d)

magnetic field

10.

When you put two like poles together, they will

a)

run away

b)

create ice cream

c)

attract

d)

repel

11.

TRUE OR FALSE: An iron nail is not magnetic.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

TRUE OR FALSE: A rubber band is NOT magnetic.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

TRUE OR FALSE: If you put two magnets with south poles touching, they will attract.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Maria combs her hair with a plastic comb, causing static electricity to build up on the comb. She then places her comb next to some small scraps of paper. What happens to the paper scraps?

a)

the paper scraps stay in place

b)

the paper scraps are attracted to the comb

c)

the paper scraps are repelled by the comb

d)

the paper scraps are scattered in all directions

15.

Which is an example of static electricity in nature?

a)

rain

b)

volcano

c)

lightning

d)

waterfall

16.

How does a MagLev train work?

a)

Powered by coal

b)

Powered by steam

c)

Levitates from the same magnet poles

d)

Levitates from opposite magnet poles

17.

Magnetic force increases...

a)

as the magnet gets farther away from metal

b)

as the magnet gets closer to the metal

c)

whenever it is turned on

d)

it doesn't increase

18.

A balloon has a negative charge and a metal pipe has a positive charge? What will most likely happen when the two objects are brought close to each other?

a)

The balloon will stay in place.

b)

The balloon will repel the metal pipe.

c)

The balloon will attract the metal pipe.

d)

The balloon will move around in circles.