Electricity and Magnetism Pre-Assessment

Magnetism is a force that ...

• pushes or pulls

• freezes matter

• expands and contracts

• attracts wood

Choose the one that correctly describes magnetism...

• Like poles of a magnet attract, while opposite poles repel.

• Like poles of a magnet expand, while opposite poles contract

• Like poles of a magnet repel, while opposite poles attract.

• Like poles of a magnet contract, while opposite poles expand.

How does a compass work? A compass ...

• uses a magnet to help us find which way gravity is pulling.

• uses a freely moving magnetic needle to point out direction.

• tells us something about north, south, east, or west forces.

• tells us what time it is in different parts of the world.

What is the name for the type of electricity that happens when you drag your feet on the carpet and shock your friend?

• Current electricity

• Magnetic electricity

• Simple electricity

• Static electricity

Click the picture of the bulb that will light?

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How does a light switch work? A switch ...

• expands and contracts the circuit.

• attracts and repels the circuit.

• opens and closes the circuit.

• magnetizes the circuit.

Which of the following conducts electricity?

• Aluminum foil

• Wood

• Plastic

• Rubber band

Click all that are correct. Electricity can be transferred into ...

• Heat

• Light

• Sound

• Motion

Electrical current can easily travel through materials like metals. What are these types of materials called?

• Insulators

• Resistors

• Batteries

• Conductors

How is electricity formed?

• Transform of protons

• Transform of electrons

• Transform of neutrons

• Transform of atoms