Chapter 11 Quiz A/B Review

An object that attracts certain metals is called a _________.

• electric current

• an electromagnet

• magnet

• magnetic field

The area around a magnet where the force of the magnet can act is called the _________.

• magnetic field

• electric field

• gravitational field

• radiation zone

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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A magnet’s magnetism is strongest at the _________.

• poles

• center

• sides

• surface

An electric current flowing through a wire wrapped around a piece of metal and forming a temporary magnet is called _________.

• an electromagnet

• a solenoid

• a transformer

• a capacitor

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Fill in the blanks. One answer will not be used. 5. An electromagnet can be made stronger by increasing the amount of _________ flowing through a wire.

• electric current

• an electromagnet

• magnetism

• magnet

• magnetic field

Match the statement with the correct word.

• attract

• Objects with opposite charges _____ each other.

• electricity

• A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily is a _____.

• conductor

• An unbroken path through which electricity flows is called a closed _____.

• circuit

• A continuous flow of negative charges through a material is called _____ electricity.

• current

• A form of energy that involves the flow of electric charges is called _____.