WorksheetsElectricity and Magnetism
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 18mins
an object that attract iron
What happens when the north and south poles of different magnets get close to each other?
nothing
They repel each other.
They attract each other.
Which is not an advantage of electromagnets over permanent magnets?
Electromagnets can be built as big as necessary.
Electromagnets are found in nature.
The strength of an electromagnet can be controlled by the amount of current.
Electromagnets can be turned on and off.
In the diagram, the metal disk is most likely a what?
an electromagnet
a motor
an engine
a battery
The magnetic field is strongest...
at the south pole
at the north pole
in the center
at both of the poles
The two opposites ends on a magnet are known as _______________.
electromagnet
attract
poles
magnetic field
Magnets __________________________ iron and steel to them
repel
strength
glue
attract
The space around a magnet where magnetism acts is known as the _______________.
attraction
strength
field of gravity
magnetic field
When you put two like poles together, they will
run away
create ice cream
attract
repel
TRUE OR FALSE: An iron nail is not magnetic.
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE: A rubber band is NOT magnetic.
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE: If you put two magnets with south poles touching, they will attract.
True
False
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?
the paper scraps stay in place
the paper scraps are attracted to the comb
the paper scraps are repelled by the comb
the paper scraps are scattered in all directions
Which is an example of static electricity in nature?
rain
volcano
lightning
waterfall
How does a MagLev train work?
Powered by coal
Powered by steam
Levitates from the same magnet poles
Levitates from opposite magnet poles
Magnetic force increases...
as the magnet gets farther away from metal
as the magnet gets closer to the metal
whenever it is turned on
it doesn't increase
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?
The balloon will stay in place.
The balloon will repel the metal pipe.
The balloon will attract the metal pipe.
The balloon will move around in circles.
