Magnetism and Electromagnetism Multiple

Choice Questions
Set 2
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1. Two bar magnets (A and B) are brought together. Which pole of bar magnet A will be attracted
to the south pole of bar magnet B?
A. neither
B. north pole
C. south pole
D. whichever is closest

2. Which of these is the correct definition of a permanent magnet?

A. a magnet that produces its own magnetic field
B. a magnet which can be turned on or off
C. a material that becomes a magnet when it is placed in a magnetic field
D. a material which produces a magnetic field when an electric current is flowing through it

3. Which of these is the correct definition of a magnetic field?

A. a diagram that shows the area of magnetic force around a magnet
B. the region around a magnet, electric current or moving charged particle where there
is a magnetic force
C. the force exerted by a magnetic material
D. the force of attraction or repulsion on a magnet

4. When the magnetic field lines on a diagram are close together, what does this represent?
A. a strong magnetic field
B. a weak magnetic field
C. absence of a magnetic field
D. no magnetic materials are in the magnetic field

5. In which direction should magnetic field lines be drawn?

A. in any direction as long as they go from one pole to the other
B. from the poles to the middle of the magnet
C. from the north pole to the south pole
D. from the south pole to the north pole

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6. Which of the following factors affects the strength of the magnetic field produced by a current
running through a wire?
A. the distance from the wire
B. the length of the wire
C. the rate of flow of electric charge through the wire
D. all of the above

7. Which of the following would not increase the strength of the magnetic field produced
by a wire carrying a current?
A. adding an iron core to the solenoid
B. forming a solenoid by creating turns in the wire
C. increasing the width of the wire
D. none of the above

8. What do magnetic compasses contain that allow them to point in the direction of the
Earth’s magnetic field?
A. a bar magnet
B. an electromagnet
C. a horseshoe magnet
D. an induced magnet

9. An iron core is added to a solenoid. What happens to the strength of the magnetic field
around the solenoid?
A. it decreases
B. it depends on the size of the iron core
C. it increases
D. it has no effect

10. Why is iron suitable to use in the core of an electromagnet?

A. it conducts electricity
B. it has a high boiling point
C. it is a metal
D. it is a magnetic material

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