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WorksheetsElectric and Magnetic Forces
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which object would be attracted by a magnet?
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an iron nail
a latex balloon
a piece of paper
an aluminum paper clip
An object is most likely to become electrically charged by gaining or losing which type of particles?
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neutral particles
positive particles
negative particles
none of the above
Which of these best describes electric charge?
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a particle that moves freely through matter and causes static electricity to build up on objects
a fundamental property that causes electric and magnetic interactions
a force that causes objects to heat up
a high-voltage material that can cause damage to objects
Which of these is an example of a force that acts at a distance?
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An airplane experiences friction as it moves through air.
A book experiences a normal force as it rests on a table.
A soccer ball experiences a force as it is kicked across a field.
A magnet is pushed away when it is brought near the end of another magnet.
Which of these best describes how a powerful electromagnet could be used in a junkyard?
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It could move heavy objects made of iron.
It could convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.
It could light up the area so workers can see at night.
It could provide a voltage source for old electronic equipment.
The picture shows iron filings around magnets.
What relationship is shown in the picture?
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Electric force between like ends is attractive.
Electric force between opposite ends is attractive.
Magnetic force between opposite ends is attractive.
The diagram shows a balloon that was rubbed with a cloth. Which statement describes the charges?
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Negative charges from the cloth were transferred to the balloon.
Balloons always have more negative charges than positive charges.
Some positive charges on the balloon disappeared when it was rubbed by the cloth.
Where is the magnitude of force around this object the greatest?
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The magnitude is greatest close to the poles.
The magnitude is greatest far from the poles.
The magnitude is equal at all points on the field.
The magnitude is greatest halfway between poles.
The end of one bar magnet is placed near the end of another bar magnet. The two ends seem to push each other apart. Which of these statements is true?
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The two ends are like poles.
The two ends are unlike poles.
There are like charges on the two ends.
There are like charges on the two ends. - no response given
There are unlike charges on the two ends.
Which material is least likely to be affected by a magnetic field?
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Plastic ruler
Steel screw
Iron rod
Nickel coin
What happens when you bring the north pole of one magnet close to the south pole of another magnet?
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The magnets attract each other.
The magnets break apart.
The magnets repel each other.
The magnets lose their magnetism.
Which of these is an example of static electricity in everyday life?
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A light bulb glowing
A magnet sticking to a fridge
A shock when touching a metal doorknob after walking on carpet
A fan spinning
What will happen if you cut a bar magnet in half?
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The pieces will become electrically charged.
The pieces will lose their magnetism completely.
One piece will have only a north pole and the other only a south pole.
Each piece will have both a north and a south pole.
Which of these materials can be magnetized?
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Iron
Plastic
Glass
Wood
What is the main difference between a permanent magnet and an electromagnet?
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A permanent magnet cannot be turned off, but an electromagnet can be switched on and off.
A permanent magnet needs electricity to work, but an electromagnet does not.
A permanent magnet is made of plastic, while an electromagnet is made of wood.
An electromagnet is always stronger than a permanent magnet.
