Magnetism Basics Quiz

What is the direction of the magnetic field around a current-carrying wire?

• Parallel to the wire

• Perpendicular to the wire

• In the same direction as the current

• Opposite to the direction of the current

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Which of the following materials is not considered a magnetic material?

• Iron

• Nickel

• Cobalt

• Copper

What is the principle behind electromagnetism?

• Magnetic fields can generate electric currents

• Electric currents can generate magnetic fields

• Magnetic fields can only exist in the presence of electric fields

• Electric fields can only exist in the presence of magnetic fields

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What happens to the magnetic field strength as you move away from a magnet?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains constant

• It first increases, then decreases

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of magnetic poles?

• Like poles repel each other

• Unlike poles attract each other

• They can exist independently of each other

• They are located at the ends of a magnet

What is the shape of a uniform magnetic field?

• Circular

• Spiral

• Parallel lines

• Radial

How does Earth's magnetic field protect us?

• By keeping the atmosphere in place

• By deflecting solar wind

• By absorbing UV radiation

• By warming the planet

What causes the aurora borealis?

• The interaction of Earth's magnetic field with the Moon

• The reflection of sunlight off the polar ice caps

• The interaction of solar wind with Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere

• The reflection of light from nearby planets

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What is the right-hand rule used to determine?

• The direction of the magnetic field around a current-carrying wire

• The polarity of a magnet

• The direction of electric current in a circuit

• The strength of a magnetic field

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Which of the following statements about magnetic force is true?

• It can only attract, not repel

• It is strongest at the midpoint of a magnet

• It acts at a distance

• It is always perpendicular to the magnetic field

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