Magnetism Quiz

What is your FIRST and LAST name?

1) What is the BEST definition of a magnet?

• A type of element from the periodic table.
• A rock or metal object that has a magnetic field.
• A liquid form of energy.
• A type of rock that repels everything.

2) In the image below, what do the magnetic field lines show?

• Attraction
• Repulsion

3) What TWO characteristics do all permanent magnet have? [Choose two correct responses]

• North and South Poles
• An invisible magnetic field.
• The ability to turn into a gas.
• A gravitational force field.
• A rough surface.

4) What is a ferromagnetic material?

• a type of non-magnetic substance
• a type of metal that can be affected by a magnet field
• a type of liquid that changes color
• a type of metal that does not have magnetic properties

5) Which image shows how domains (groups of atoms) are positioned in a non-magnetic material?

• A
• B

6) What happens to the FORCE needed to pull magnets apart when the DISTANCE (spacers) between magnets increases?

• the force increases as distance increases
• the force stays the same as distance increases
• the force decreases as the distance increases

7) True or False: Magnetic fields will get stronger as distance away from the magnet increases.

• True
• False

8) What is the GENERAL RULE of magnetism?

• opposite poles repel and like poles attract
• opposite pole attract and like poles repel

9) A magnet is strongest closest to its...

• center
• North pole
• South pole
• North and South pole