Question 1

What is the main difference between a magnet and an electromagnet?

Accepted Answer

An electromagnet can be turned on and off.

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A magnet can be turned into an electromagnet

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A magnet is always stronger

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An electromagnet is always a permanent magnet

Question 2

What materials can be used to create an electromagnet?

Accepted Answer

A coil of wire and a ferromagnetic core

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Paper and cloth

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Wood and glass

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Plastic and rubber

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the poles of a magnet is true?

Accepted Answer

Opposite poles attract each other.

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Both poles are identical.

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There are more than two poles.

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Like poles attract each other.

Question 4

What happens when you break a magnet in half?

Accepted Answer

You create two smaller magnets, each with a north and south pole.

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The magnet becomes stronger.

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You create a magnet with only one pole.

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You lose its magnetic properties.

Question 5

What is the role of electricity in the functioning of an electromagnet?

Accepted Answer

Electricity generates a magnetic field.

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Electricity cools down the electromagnet.

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Electricity makes the electromagnet permanent.

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Electricity has no effect on the electromagnet.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of magnets?

Accepted Answer

They can repel non-magnetic materials.

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They can attract magnetic materials.

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They can exert a force at a distance.

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They have a north and a south pole.

Question 7

What can increase the strength of an electromagnet?

Accepted Answer

Increasing the number of coils of wire

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Decreasing the electric current

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Reducing the size of the core

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Using a larger battery

Question 8

What is a common use for electromagnets in everyday life?

Accepted Answer

In electric motors

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In teaching tools

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In paper clips

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In refrigerator magnets

Question 9

Which statement best describes a permanent magnet?

Accepted Answer

It has a constant magnetic field.

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It only attracts certain materials when heated.

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It can be turned on and off.

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It requires electricity to work.

Question 10

What is the effect of increasing the electric current in an electromagnet?

Accepted Answer

The magnetic field becomes stronger.

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The electromagnet becomes weaker.

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The electromagnet stops working.

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The wires start to melt.

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