Forces in Everyday Life: Interactive Quizzes and Learning

Question 1

Which force opposes motion between two surfaces in contact?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Upthrust

Question 2

What force pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Upthrust

Question 3

When an object slides across a surface, what type of friction occurs?

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Kinetic friction

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Static friction

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Rolling friction

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Fluid friction

Question 4

In the SI system, what is the unit of measurement for force?

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Kilogram

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Meter

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Second

Question 5

Which device utilizes magnetism to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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Motor

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Transformer

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Generator

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Capacitor

Question 6

Which force opposes the motion of an object moving through a fluid, such as air or water?

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Friction

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Gravity

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Magnetic force

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Electrostatic force

Question 7

A force of 10 Newtons is applied to an object with a mass of 2 kilograms. What is the resulting acceleration of the object?

Accepted Answer

2 meters per second squared

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5 meters per second squared

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10 meters per second squared

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20 meters per second squared

Question 8

Which of the following everyday objects primarily experiences magnetic forces?

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A fridge magnet

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A book

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A car

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A chair

Question 9

Friction is a force that can:

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Can oppose or assist motion

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Always opposes motion

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Always assists motion

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Acts only on stationary objects

Question 10

The standard unit of force in the International System of Units (SI) is the:

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Joule

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Watt

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Pascal

Question 11

Which material is known for its strong attraction to magnets?

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Iron

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 12

Which force is responsible for attracting objects towards each other?

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Electrostatic force

Question 13

What type of surface generally has the lowest amount of friction?

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Ice

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Sandpaper

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Carpet

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Rubber

Question 14

Which object is most likely to be magnetic?

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Iron nail

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Plastic spoon

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Wooden block

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Paper clip

Question 15

What happens to an object when the net force acting on it is zero?

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It remains at rest or continues moving with constant velocity

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It moves in a straight line

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It accelerates

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It moves in a circular path

Question 16

Which of the following is an example that demonstrates Newton's third law of motion?

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A rocket propelling itself forward by expelling exhaust gases

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A ball bouncing off a wall

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A book resting on a table

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A car driving down a road

Question 17

What is the SI unit for measuring force?

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Kilogram

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Joule

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Watt

Question 18

Which force is primarily responsible for keeping us on the ground?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Electrostatic force

Question 19

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of using MRI technology in medical diagnosis?

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MRI machines and scans are relatively expensive.

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MRI does not use radiation, making it non-invasive.

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MRI provides highly detailed images of soft tissues.

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MRI does not require the use of contrast agents.

Question 20

Who is credited with formulating the law of universal gravitation?

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Isaac Newton

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Albert Einstein

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Galileo Galilei

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Marie Curie

Question 21

Which force keeps a bicycle upright while riding?

Accepted Answer

Centripetal force

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Friction

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Gravity

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Centrifugal force

Question 22

Which modification will NOT make a current-carrying coil's magnetic field stronger?

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Enlarging the coil's area (without changing turns or current)

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Increasing the current

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Adding more turns

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Using a stronger magnetic material

Question 23

Which factors influence the coefficient of friction?

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Both surface texture and material composition

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Surface texture only

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Material composition only

Question 24

Explain how an electric motor uses magnetic forces to operate.

Accepted Answer

Magnetic forces generate a rotating magnetic field that interacts with a permanent magnet, causing the motor to rotate.

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Magnetic forces provide a constant magnetic field that pushes the motor's parts directly, making it turn.

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Magnetic forces are used to produce electricity in electric motors.

Question 25

What force pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Magnetism

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Friction

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Electromagnetism

Question 26

What is the unit of force in the metric system?

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Pound

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Kilogram

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Gram

Question 27

What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

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Force = mass × acceleration

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Force = acceleration × mass

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Mass = force × acceleration

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Acceleration = force × mass

Question 28

What type of force is responsible for the attraction between magnets?

Accepted Answer

Magnetism

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Gravity

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Electromagnetism

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Friction

Question 29

When pushing a heavy object across a rough surface, which force acts against the motion of the object?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Air resistance

Question 30

What is the unit of measurement for force in the International System of Units (SI)?

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Joule

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Pascal

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Watt

Question 31

Which everyday scenario best illustrates a magnetic force?

Accepted Answer

A magnet attracting a metallic object

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An object rolling down an inclined plane

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A person walking on a level surface

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A book resting on a table

Question 32

According to the inverse square law, what happens to the gravitational force between two objects if the distance between them is doubled?

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It decreases by half

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It doubles

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It remains unchanged

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It decreases by a quarter

Question 33

Which factor does NOT influence the strength of air resistance acting on an object?

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Mass of the object

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Surface area of the object

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Shape of the object

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Density of the fluid

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT categorized as a contact force?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Tension

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Normal force

Question 35

According to Newton's second law of motion, how is acceleration related to force?

Accepted Answer

Acceleration is directly proportional to the applied force

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Acceleration is inversely proportional to the applied force

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Acceleration is equal to the applied force

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Force is equal to acceleration

Question 36

Which everyday tool demonstrates the principle of a lever?

Accepted Answer

A crowbar

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A remote control

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A rope and pulley

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A door

Question 37

Which of the following is **not** a type of force?

Accepted Answer

Heat

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Friction

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Tension

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Gravity

Question 38

Which force is responsible for keeping us attached to the ground?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Tension

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Centripetal force

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Friction

Question 39

Which force acts in the opposite direction to the motion of objects?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Tension

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Gravity

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Normal force

Question 40

Which force is responsible for the attraction between magnets?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic force

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Gravitational force

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Electrical force

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Weak nuclear force

Question 41

Which force causes objects with mass to attract each other?

Accepted Answer

Gravitational force

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Frictional force

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Magnetic force

Question 42

Which of the following factors **does not** affect the amount of friction between two surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Object mass

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Contact area

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Surface roughness

Question 43

Which force is responsible for keeping an airplane in the air?

Accepted Answer

Lift

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Thrust

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Weight

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Drag

Question 44

Which of the following forces is used to measure the weight of an object on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Gravitational force

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Magnetic force

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Frictional force

Question 45

Which force is responsible for the movement of a car?

Accepted Answer

Frictional force and thrust

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Magnetic force

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Tension force

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Gravitational force

Question 46

Inertia, a property of matter, refers to the tendency of an object to:

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Resist any change in its motion

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Increase its speed over time

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Attract other objects nearby

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Sink in liquids

Question 47

Identify the forces acting on a book lying flat on a table:

Accepted Answer

Gravity and normal force

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Normal force and friction

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Gravity and friction

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Electromagnetic force and gravity

Question 48

Friction, the force that opposes motion between two surfaces, includes which type that occurs when surfaces slide past each other?

Accepted Answer

Sliding friction

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Magnetic friction

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Static friction

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Rolling friction

Question 49

Gravity is a fundamental force responsible for attracting:

Accepted Answer

All objects with mass towards each other

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Only objects with magnetic properties

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Only very large objects like planets

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Only objects in contact with each other

Question 50

Which factors influence the strength of gravitational force between two objects?

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Mass and distance between them

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Shape and size of the objects

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Presence of other objects nearby

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Temperature of the surrounding environment

Question 51

The force exerted between magnetic materials and non-magnetic materials is called:

Accepted Answer

Magnetic force

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Gravitational force

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Electrostatic force

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Frictional force

Question 52

Which end of a magnet attracts the opposite end of another magnet?

Accepted Answer

Opposite pole

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Same pole

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Neither pole

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Both poles

Question 53

The space surrounding a magnet where its magnetic influence is noticeable is known as the:

Accepted Answer

Magnetic field

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Magnetic aura

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Magnetic bubble

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Magnetic zone

Question 54

Identify an application that demonstrates the principles of magnetism:

Accepted Answer

Electric motors

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Solar panels

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Hydroelectric generators

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Wind turbines