Magnetic Fields Quiz Review

Match the key terms with their definitions.

• the space around a magnet in which magnetic force can act on objects

• Magnetic field

• to push objects away from each other

• Attract

• a line that connects opposite magnetic poles and represents the strength of the magnetic field

• Magnetic pole

• one of the two opposite ends of a magnet

• Repel

• to pull objects toward one another

• Magnetic field line

What happens when two north poles of a magnet are placed together?

• they repel
• they attract
• they cancel each other out
• the strength of the magnet is doubled

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The area of magnetic force around a magnet is known as its _____________.

• magnetic field

• magnetic declination

• magnetic fan lines

• magnetic tan lines

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Draw two magnets that will repel. Make sure to label the magnets with N and S.

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What does refute mean?

• to provide evidence supporting a claim

• to provide evidence that goes against a claim

• to provide evidence that must be logged in a table

• to provide evidence that can only be seen in person

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Complete the diagram below.

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Which picture has the most potential energy?

• Picture A
• Picture B

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Which type of energy will be present in the scenario shown below?

• Potential
• Kinetic
• Neither

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How does a system of magnets store potential energy in the magnetic field?

• The energy used to move a magnet with (same direction as) a magnetic force.
• The energy used to move a magnet against (opposite direction as) a magnetic force.
• Magnets get their potential energy from kinetic energy.

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​ (a)   will INCREASE their potential energy. ​

(b)   will DECREASE their potential energy.

• Pulling them away form each other
• Pushing them together

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