Magnetism Quiz

What is the force that magnets exert on each other called?

• Gravitational Force

• Magnetic Force

• Electric Force

• Tensional Force

What is the basic property of a magnet?

• It attracts all objects

• It has a north and south pole

• It is made of iron only

• It can only attract metals

What happens if you cut a magnet in half?

• You get one piece with only a north pole

• You get two smaller magnets, each with a north and south pole

• The magnetic properties are lost

• One half becomes stronger than the other

Which material is commonly used to make permanent magnets?

• Copper

• Steel

• Plastic

• Wood

What is the magnetic field?

• The space around a magnet where magnetic forces are felt

• The electric charge produced by a magnet

• The energy stored in a magnet

• A force that affects only metals

What happens when like poles of two magnets are brought close together?

• They attract each other

• They repel each other

• They rotate

• They remain unaffected

The Earth's magnetic field is most similar to that of a:

• Bar magnet

• Compass needle

• Electric field

• Sun's magnetic field

Which of the following is a characteristic of a ferromagnetic material?

• It is not attracted to magnets

• It can become magnetized

• It cannot conduct electricity

• It is very flexible

What is the unit of magnetic field strength?

• Ampere

• Tesla

• Newton

• Volt

Which of the following is true about electromagnets?

• They are permanent magnets

• Their magnetic field can be turned on and off

• They are only used in scientific experiments

• They do not need electric current to work