Magnets and Superconductors Quiz

What are the two sides of a magnet called?

• Up and Down

• North and South

• Left and Right

• East and West

What creates a magnetic field in a magnet?

• Atoms

• Protons

• Electrons

• Neutrons

What happens when you bring a magnet close to an object?

• It pulls the object closer

• It changes the object's color

• It pushes the object away

• It has no effect on the object

Which materials are magnetic?

• Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt

• Plastic, Wood, and Glass

• Gold, Platinum, and Titanium

• Aluminum, Copper, and Silver

What is the Earth's core made of that creates a magnetic field?

• Molten Platinum and Titanium

• Molten Copper and Aluminum

• Molten Gold and Silver

• Molten Iron and Nickel

Which material is used to make neodymium magnets?

• Gold, Platinum, and Titanium

• Aluminum, Copper, and Silver

• Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt

• Neodymium, Iron, and Boron

What is the remarkable property of superconductors?

• They can conduct electricity with no resistance

• They can generate unlimited energy

• They can change their shape at will

• They can travel faster than light

What is the purpose of magnets in maglev trains?

• To control the train's direction

• To increase speed

• To reduce friction

• To generate electricity

What is the maximum speed that maglev trains can reach?

• 200 mph

• 500 mph

• 375 mph

• 100 mph