Foss Magnetism and Electricity

Choose the object that would be attracted to a magnet.

• a plastic cup

• a sock

• tree bark

• a paper clip

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What happens when the opposite sides of two magnets are brought together?

• They attract.

• Nothing happens.

• They shatter.

• They repel.

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What happens when like sides of two magnets are brought together?

• Nothing

• They repel.

• They break

• They attract.

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What happens when the distance between two magnets increase?

• The force grows weaker

• The force is absorbed

• The force grows stronger

• The force stays the same

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Which type of material will always be attracted to a magnet?

• copper

• iron

• nickel

• aluminum

Brandon knows that a magnetic force is invisible. Which of the following objects would NOT help him to detect a magnetic force?

• a compass

• a magnet

• copper

• iron fillings

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In a complete circuit, the D cell

• supplies the power to the circuit

• controls the path of electricity

• reduces the power to the circuit

• carries the electricity through the circuit

Abigail is building a house. She plans to lights on in every room. Which type of circuit would allow her to have a light on in one room and not in the other room?

• a short circuit

• a car circuit

• a parallel circuit

• a series circuit

What items would be used to create a magnet that can turn on and off. (or to create an electromagnet)

• string, rivet, switch, D-cell

• wire, rivet, switch, D-cell

• wire, rivet, switch, light bulb

• wire, marker, switch, D-cell

What type of material would make the best core for an electromagnet?

• wood

• plastic

• iron or steel

• glass