Magnets Quiz

What is a magnetic field?

• A magnetic field is a region in space where gravity can be detected.

• A magnetic field is a region in space where electric charge can be detected.

• A magnetic field is a region in space where sound waves can be detected.

• A magnetic field is a region in space where a magnetic force can be detected.

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What are the two types of magnetic poles?

• Positive pole and Negative pole

• North pole and South pole

• East pole and West pole

• Up pole and Down pole

Which materials are attracted to magnets?

• Rubber, paper, and fabric

• Iron, nickel, cobalt, and some alloys

• Copper, aluminum, and zinc

• Wood, plastic, and glass

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Give an example of a magnetic material.

• Glass

• Wood

• Iron

• Plastic

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What are some common uses of magnets?

• Books, bicycles, and sunglasses

• Refrigerators, televisions, and cell phones

• Compasses, electric motors, generators, MRI machines, speakers, and magnetic storage devices

• Pencils, paperclips, and light bulbs

What is the force that attracts or repels objects due to their magnetic properties?

• gravitational force

• magnetic force

• electric force

• nuclear force

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True or False: Like magnetic poles attract each other.

• False

• True

• Sometimes

• Only in certain conditions

True or False: Non-magnetic materials can be magnetized.

• True

• Sometimes

• Only in certain conditions

• False

True or False: The strength of a magnetic field depends on the distance from the magnet.

• False

• The strength of a magnetic field depends on the color of the magnet.

• The strength of a magnetic field depends on the shape of the magnet.

• True

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