U1.18 Checkpoint #4

The energy an object has due to its movement or position is called

• static energy

• mechanical energy

  
  

• potential energy

• electrical energy

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When a wire with a current is placed in a magnetic field

• kinetic energy is transformed into potential energy

• electrical energy is transformed into sound & light

• electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy

• solar energy is transformed into light & heat

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The energy associated with current is called

• mechanical energy

• magnetism

•  geothermal energy

  
  

• electrical energy

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An electric motor uses an electric current to turn a(n)

• pointer

• brush

• axle

• wheel

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A galvanometer uses an electric current to turn a(n)

• pointer

• brush

• axle

• wheel

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A galvanometer is used to measure small ​ (a)  

• currents.
• magnetic fields.

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An electric motor transforms ​ (a)   energy into ​ (b)   energy.

• electrical
• mechanical

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The armature of an electric motor rotates ​ (a)   when the current is turned on.

• continuously
• sometimes
• never

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Permanent magnets produce an electric field that causes the armature of an electric motor to turn. ​ (a)  

• True
• False

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What is one difference between a galvanometer and an electric motor?

• An electric motor causes something to move.

• A galvanometer uses an electric current.

• In an electric motor, the armature spins continuously.

• An electric motor uses electrical energy.

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