Magnetism and Electricity Quiz

Use the words below to complete each sentence. Each end of a bar magnet is a(n) __________.

• magnetic pole
• transformer

• electromagnetism

• electric generator

Use the words below to complete each sentence. A(n) __________ converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

• electric motor

• transformer

• magnetic force

• electric generator

Use the words below to complete each sentence. __________ occurs when an electric current is made by a changing magnetic field.

• electric motor

• electromagnetic induction

• electromagnetism

• electric generator

Use the words below to complete each sentence. The relationship between electricity and magnetism is called __________.

• transformer

• magnetic pole

• magnetic force

• electromagnetism

The region around a magnet in which magnetic forces can act is called the…..

• Magnetic field

• Domain

• Pole

• Solenoid

An electric fan has an electric motor inside to change…..

• Mechanical energy into electrical energy

• Thermal energy into electrical energy

• Electrical energy into thermal energy

• Electrical energy into mechanical energy

The marked ends of a compass needle always points directly to…..

• Earth’s geographic South Pole

• Earth’s geographic North Pole

• A magnet’s south pole

• A magnet’s north pole

A device that increases the voltage of an alternating current is called a(n)....

• Electric motor

• Galvanometer

• Step-up transformer

• Step-down transformer

The magnetic field of a solenoid can be increased by.....

• Adding more loops per meter.

• Increasing the current

• Putting an iron core inside the coil to make an electromagnet.

• All of the above

What do you end up with if you cut a magnet in half?

• One north-pole piece and one south-pole piece

• Two unmagnetized pieces

• Two pieces each with a north pole and a south pole

• Two north pole pieces