Magnetism: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 7 Science Students

Question 1

Which factors affect the strength of a magnet?

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Size, shape, and material composition

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Size only

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Shape only

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Material composition only

Question 2

How can you change magnetic fields using magnets?

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Move them closer or further apart.

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Touch them together.

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Heat them up.

Question 3

How can you make an electromagnet stronger?

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Increase the electrical current flowing through the coils and increase the number of coils.

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Use fewer coils.

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Use a plastic core instead of an iron core.

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Decrease the electrical current flowing through the coils.

Question 4

An electric motor is a device that converts electrical energy into what type of energy, using the principles of magnetism?

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Mechanical

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Electrical

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Chemical

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Heat

Question 5

When working with magnets, what's the most important safety rule to follow?

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Keep magnets away from electronic devices.

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Avoid letting magnets touch each other.

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Use magnets only in well-ventilated areas.

Question 6

In ancient times, which material was used to make permanent magnets?

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Lodestone

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Aluminum

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Iron

Question 7

What is the region around a magnet where its magnetic force is strongest called?

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Magnetic field

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Magnetic pole

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Magnetic core

Question 8

How can you make a temporary magnet stronger?

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Stroke it with another magnet

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Heat it up

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Cool it down

Question 9

Which of the following materials is NOT magnetic?

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Copper

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Iron

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Nickel

Question 10

What is the main purpose of a magnetic compass?

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To locate north

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To attract metal objects

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To measure magnetic fields

Question 11

How do magnets interact with each other?

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They can attract or repel

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They always attract

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They always repel

Question 12

What is the SI unit of magnetic field strength?

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Tesla

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Gauss

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Ampere

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of an electromagnet?

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A magnetic levitation train

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A bar magnet

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A horseshoe magnet

Question 14

How can you make a basic electromagnet?

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Wrap wire around a nail and connect it to a battery

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Rub a metallic object with a magnet

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Heat a magnet until it glows

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Drop a magnet into a bowl of water

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a type of magnet?

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Magnetic levitation train

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Permanent magnet

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Electromagnet

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Temporary magnet

Question 16

What is the SI unit of magnetic field strength?

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Tesla

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Gauss

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Ampere

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Weber

Question 17

Which of the following materials is NOT magnetic?

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Aluminium

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Iron

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Copper

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Nickel

Question 18

What happens when a magnet is brought near a piece of metal?

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The metal is attracted to the magnet.

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The metal is immediately magnetised.

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The metal is repelled by the magnet.

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The metal remains unaffected.

Question 19

What is the purpose of a magnetic compass?

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To find the direction of magnetic north

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To measure the strength of a magnetic field

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To create a magnetic field

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To store magnetic energy

Question 20

What is the relationship between the strength of a magnet and the distance from the magnet?

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The strength of the magnet decreases with distance

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The strength of the magnet increases with distance

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The strength of the magnet remains constant with distance

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The strength of the magnet varies randomly with distance

Question 21

What do we call the area around a magnet where its magnetic force can be detected?

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Magnetic field

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Magnetic zone

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Force field

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Attraction zone

Question 22

Which of these materials is NOT magnetic?

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Plastic

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Iron

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Nickel

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Cobalt

Question 23

What happens when you place two magnets with the same poles together?

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They repel each other.

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They attract each other.

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They form a stronger magnetic field.

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They lose their magnetism.

Question 24

Which factor DOES NOT affect the strength of a magnet?

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Color

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Material composition

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Shape

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Size

Question 25

What is the name of the process used to remove magnetism from a material?

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Demagnetization

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Remanence

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Magnetization

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Induction

Question 26

What unit do we use to measure magnetic field strength?

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Tesla

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Gauss

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Weber

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Ampere

Question 27

Which of the following materials is not magnetic?

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Copper

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Iron

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Steel

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Nickel

Question 28

What happens when two magnets with the same poles are brought close together?

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They repel each other

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They attract each other

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They do not interact

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They create a magnetic field

Question 29

What unit is used to measure magnetic field strength?

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Tesla

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Gauss

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Ampere

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Volt

Question 30

What type of magnet is used in a compass?

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Permanent magnet

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Electromagnet

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Temporary magnet

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Induced magnet

Question 31

What is the key difference between magnetic and non-magnetic materials?

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Magnetic materials can attract other magnets, while non-magnetic materials cannot.

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Non-magnetic materials can attract other non-magnetic materials, while magnetic materials cannot.

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Magnetic materials can repel other magnets, while non-magnetic materials cannot.

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There is no difference between magnetic and non-magnetic materials.

Question 32

Which of the following materials cannot exhibit magnetic properties?

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Copper

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Iron

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Nickel

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Cobalt

Question 33

What is the primary purpose of a magnetic field?

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To move charged particles

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To generate electricity

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To attract non-magnetic materials

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To repel magnets

Question 34

When a magnet interacts with a metallic object, what is the typical outcome?

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The metal is attracted to the magnet

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The metal gains permanent magnetic properties

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The metal becomes repelled by the magnet

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The magnet loses its magnetic strength

Question 35

What is the key difference between a permanent magnet and an electromagnet?

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Electromagnets can be turned on and off, while permanent magnets cannot

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Permanent magnets require an electric current, while electromagnets do not

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Permanent magnets are typically weaker than electromagnets

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Permanent magnets are used in everyday applications, while electromagnets are only used in industrial settings

Question 36

What part of a magnet exhibits the strongest magnetic force?

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Poles

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Center

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Edges

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Interior

Question 37

What happens when two magnets with the same poles are brought near each other?

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They repel each other

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They attract each other

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They do not interact

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Their magnetic strength increases

Question 38

How can magnetic attraction be distinguished from magnetic repulsion?

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Attraction occurs between magnets with opposite poles, while repulsion occurs between magnets with the same poles

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Attraction is a stronger force than repulsion

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Repulsion occurs at a greater distance than attraction

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Attraction and repulsion are the same force acting in different directions

Question 39

What is the name of the area around a magnet where its magnetic force is strongest?

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Magnetic field

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Pole

Question 40

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

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North and south

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Positive and negative

Question 41

What is the purpose of a magnetic compass?

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To find direction

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To measure temperature

Question 42

Which of the following materials is NOT magnetic?

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Copper

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Nickel

Question 43

What term describes the imaginary line connecting a magnet's poles?

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Magnetic axis

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Flux line

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Field line

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Equatorial line

Question 44

Which type of magnet results from repeatedly stroking an iron or steel object with another magnet?

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Temporary magnet

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Permanent magnet

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Induced magnet

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Electromagnet

Question 45

What happens when two magnets with similar poles are placed near each other?

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Mutual repulsion

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Mutual attraction

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No interaction

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Increased magnetic strength

Question 46

Which material lacks magnetic properties?

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Aluminum

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Iron

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Cobalt

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Nickel

Question 47

What unit is used to measure magnetic field strength?

Accepted Answer

Tesla

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Gauss

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Weber

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Ampere

Question 48

Which factor does NOT influence the strength of a magnet?

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Age

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Material composition

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Shape

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Temperature

Question 49

How are electricity and magnetism related?

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Electricity and magnetism are different aspects of the same force.

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Electricity and magnetism are unrelated forces.

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Electricity can only create magnetism.

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Magnetism is only created by permanent magnets.

Question 50

What characteristic distinguishes ferromagnetic materials from other magnetic materials?

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Retention of magnetism after removal of a magnet

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Ability to be magnetized

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Strong attraction to magnets

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Use in magnet production

Question 51

What is the name of the force exerted by a magnet on another magnet?

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Magnetic force

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Gravitational force

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Electrostatic force

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Nuclear force

Question 52

What happens when a magnet is placed near a piece of magnetic material, such as iron?

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The magnetic material becomes magnetised

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The magnetic material repels the magnet

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The magnetic material attracts the magnet

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Nothing happens

Question 53

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of magnetism?

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Iron

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Aluminium

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Wood

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Water

Question 54

What is the unit used to measure magnetic field strength?

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Tesla

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Newton

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Ampere

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Volt

Question 55

Which of the following applications of magnets is used in medicine?

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MRI machines

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Refrigerator magnets

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Loudspeakers

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Compasses

Question 56

What is the shape of the magnetic field around a solenoid?

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Cylindrical

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Circular

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Elliptical

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Spherical

Question 57

What happens when two magnets with the same poles are placed near each other?

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They will repel each other.

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They will attract each other.

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They will not interact.

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They will merge into one magnet.

Question 58

Which of the following materials is NOT magnetic?

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Copper

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Iron

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Nickel

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Cobalt

Question 59

What is the name of the area around a magnet where its magnetic force can be detected?

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Magnetic field

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Magnetic domain

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Magnetic circuit

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Magnetic pole

Question 60

What is the SI unit of magnetic field strength?

Accepted Answer

Tesla

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Weber

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Gauss

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Ampere

Question 61

Which of the following is a ferromagnetic material?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Copper

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Aluminum

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Plastic

Question 62

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

Accepted Answer

A permanent magnet is always magnetic, while an electromagnet is only magnetic when an electric current is flowing through it.

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An electromagnet is always stronger than a permanent magnet.

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A permanent magnet is made of a different material than an electromagnet.

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There is no difference between a permanent magnet and an electromagnet.

Question 63

Which of these items is attracted to a magnet?

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Iron nail

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Gold ring

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Plastic spoon

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Wooden block

Question 64

What happens when the north pole of a magnet is brought near the south pole of another magnet?

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They attract each other.

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They repel each other.

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Nothing happens.

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They break apart.