Magnetic Field Direction

Which diagram shows a magnetic field most similar to the magnetic field of Earth?

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5

Which magnet below would provide the best example for the magnetic poles and magnetic fields of Earth?

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

What is the use of the magnet in the picture?

• to produce sounds

• to show directions

• to store information

What direction does the magnetic force point?

• Out of north, into south

• Out of south, into north

• Out of north and south

• It has no direction

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5

NGSS.HS-PS3-5

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

• Clockwise

• Counterclockwise

• Radial

• No specific direction

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5

NGSS.HS-PS3-5

Which rule is used to determine the direction of the magnetic field around a current-carrying wire?

• Right-hand rule

• Left-hand rule

• Fleming's left-hand rule

• Fleming's right-hand rule

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5

In which direction does the magnetic field inside a solenoid point?

• Parallel to the axis of the solenoid

• Perpendicular to the axis of the solenoid

• Radially outward

• Radially inward

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5

What happens to the direction of the magnetic field if the direction of current in a wire is reversed?

• The magnetic field direction reverses

• The magnetic field direction remains the same

• The magnetic field disappears

• The magnetic field strength increases

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5

NGSS.HS-PS3-5

Which of the following diagrams correctly represents the magnetic field lines around a bar magnet?

• Field lines going from north to south outside the magnet

• Field lines going from south to north outside the magnet

• Field lines forming closed loops

• Field lines going from north to south inside the magnet

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

How does the Earth's magnetic field direction affect a compass needle?

• The needle aligns with the Earth's magnetic field

• The needle points away from the Earth's magnetic field

• The needle spins randomly

• The needle points perpendicular to the Earth's magnetic field