Magnetism Quiz

10 multiple choice questions

1. What are the ends of a magnet called?

A) Poles B) Sides C) Points D) Tips

2. What happens when you bring two north poles together?

A) They attract B) They repel C) They have no effect D) They merge

3. What is a magnetic field?

A) A region where magnetic forces act B) Empty space C) A type of electricity D) A measure of magnetism

4. Which material is attracted to magnets?

A) Iron B) Aluminum C) Copper D) Plastic

5. What is an electromagnet?

A) A permanent magnet B) A magnet made using electric current C) A natural magnet D) A magnet with no field

6. What can you do to strengthen an electromagnet?

A) Use fewer coils B) Use more coils of wire C) Remove the core D) Use plastic core

7. Who discovered the relationship between electricity and magnetism?

A) Einstein B) Newton C) Hans Christian Oersted D) Edison

8. What is the Earths magnetic field caused by?

A) A giant bar magnet inside Earth B) Movement of molten iron in Earths core C) The Suns gravity D) Ocean currents

9. What happens when you cut a bar magnet in half?

A) You get one north and one south piece B) You get two smaller complete magnets C) You destroy the magnetism D) You get north-only pieces

10. What is the magnetic force?

A) A pushing force only B) A pulling force only C) A pushing or pulling force D) A rotating force

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