Quiz about electricity & magnetism

Question 1

In which of the following materials do charges to flow more easily?

Accepted Answer

metal wires

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glass

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wool

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rubber mats

Question 2

Which of the following statements describes the interaction between magnetic poles?

Accepted Answer

Like poles repel each other, and opposite poles attract each other.

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Like poles attract each other.

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Opposite poles repel each other.

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Like poles attract each other, and opposite poles repel each other.

Question 3

Gravity is...

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the force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

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the force of attraction between any two objects

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the force of attraction and repulsion between like and unlike poles

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any phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons,ions or other charged particles

Question 4

Magnetism is...

Accepted Answer

the force of attraction and repulsion between like an unlike poles

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the force of attraction between any two objects

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any phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons,ions, or other charged particles

Question 5

Two factors that affect the magnitude of the gravitational force between two objects are...

Accepted Answer

mass and distance

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weight and distance

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density and size

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mass and weight

Question 6

Which image is NOT magnetized?

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The image on the Left

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The image on the Right

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Neither Image

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Both Images

Question 7

If a negatively charged rod touches a conductor, the conductor will be charged by what method?

Accepted Answer

Conduction

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Friction

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Induction

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Convection

Question 8

A method used to charge an object without actually touching the object to any other charged object.

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Induction

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Conduction

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Friction

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Grounding

Question 9

A magnet always has both a north pole and a south pole.

True or False

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True

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False

Question 10

Which of the following never changes no matter where in the universe?

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mass

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weight

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force

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pounds

Question 11

An example of an electromagnet

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motor

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water bottle

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paper

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glass

Question 12

Atoms that have a positive charge will be ATTRACTED to atoms with a ___________ charge.

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negative

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positive

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neutral

Question 13

Which of these forces works only by combining electric and magnetic forces?

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Electromagnetism

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Magnetic

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Electric

Question 14

This force occurs when there is an attractive and repulsive force between two poles.

Accepted Answer

Magnetic

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Electric

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Electromagnetism

Question 15

The magnetic field of a magnet is ____________ further away from the magnet.

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weaker

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stronger

Question 16

In a magnet the opposite poles will ___________.

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attract

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repel

Question 17

Electric charges that DO NOT move through a current are known as

Accepted Answer

Static Electricity

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Magnetic

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Electric

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Electromagnetism

Question 18

when electrons all spin in the same direction, they create an invisible force known as

Accepted Answer

magnetism

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electricity

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motor

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electrons

Question 19

protons have this type of charge

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positive

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negative

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neutral

Question 20

electrons have this type of charge

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negative

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positive

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neutral

Question 21

when the number of electrons matches the number of protons, the atom's charge is...

Accepted Answer

neutral

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positive

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negative

Question 22

When your hair stands on end, each strand repelling the other, you are experiencing

Accepted Answer

static electricity

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magnetism

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ghosts

Question 23

How are electromagnets different from magnets?

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you can turn an electromagnet on/off

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magnets can be turned on/off

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magnets are more powerful

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magnets have a North and South pole

Question 24

What do the lines around this magnet represent?

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Magnetic Field

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North Pole

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South Pole

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Magnetic Declination

Question 25

Which type of magnets are made from materials that are easy to magnetize and tend to lose their magnetism easily?

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Temporary

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Permanent

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Electromagnets

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They all do

Question 26

The above picture is an example of a/an

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electromagent

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good time

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battery solenoid

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I do not know and do not wish to guess.

Question 27

Lightning is caused by a giant buildup of _________.

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static charge

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net forces

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solar energy

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mechanical energy

Question 28

In a series circuit...

Accepted Answer

the current is the same everywhere.

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the voltage is split between components.

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the current is split between components.

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the voltage is the same everywhere.

Question 29

In parallel circuits...

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the current splits at a junction.

Accepted Answer

the voltage is the same everywhere.

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the current is the same everywhere.

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the voltage splits at a junction.

Question 30

Will the light bulbs light up in this image?

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No, neither of them will

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Yes, both of them will

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Yes, but only the one on the right

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Yes, but only the one on the left

Question 31

Is this a working circuit?

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Yes

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No

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I'm not sure, I would need to test it myself.

Question 32

True or False: "If the amount of voltage is increased, then the amount of electric current will also increase?"

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True

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False

Question 33

Which of the objects is not a conductor?

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all of the above

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the eraser only

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the envelope only

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the rubber band only

Question 34

Is the following claim true or false: conductors allow the flow of electrons easily?

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true

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false

Question 35

When magnetic field lines are drawn, they appear to _______.

Accepted Answer

form curved lines from North to South poles and outward

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form straight lines

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form criss-crossed lines like an X

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spread out in all directions

Question 36

What causes the hair on one this person's head to stand up

when she puts her hands on Van de Graaff generator?

Accepted Answer

The electrons from the ball are repelling the electrons in the hairs

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The electrons from the ball are attracting electrons in the hairs .

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The protons from the ball are repelling the electrons in the hairs

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The protons from the ball are attracting electrons in the hairs .

Question 37

Electricity that flows in a closed path is called a

Accepted Answer

circuit

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path

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current

Question 38

What type of circuit is this?

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Parallel

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Series

Answer

Simple

Question 39

What type of circuit is pictured?

Accepted Answer

series

Answer

parallel

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