Magnetism and Electromagnetism Multiple

Choice Questions
Set 1
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1. Which of these would occur if two like poles of a pair of magnets are placed near each other?
A. attraction
B. it depends on the size of the magnet
C. nothing
D. repulsion

2. Where is the magnetic force around a magnet the strongest?

A. around both poles of the magnet
B. around the middle of the magnet
C. around the north pole of the magnet
D. around the south pole of the magnet

3. Which of these is not a naturally occurring magnetic material?

A. cobalt
B. iron
C. nickel
D. copper

4. Where is the magnetic field around a magnet the weakest?

A. around both poles of the magnet
B. around the middle of the magnet
C. around the north pole of the magnet
D. around the south pole of the magnet

5. Which of the following correctly describes the direction of a magnetic field at any given point?
A. the direction is always towards the middle of the magnet
B. the direction is always from the north pole to the south pole
C. the direction is given by the direction of the force that would act on another south
pole placed at that point
D. the direction is given by the direction of the force that would act on another north
pole placed at that point

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6. What happens when a current flows through a wire?

A. a magnetic field is produced around the wire
B. nothing happens
C. the wire becomes negatively charged
D. the wire becomes positively charged

7. Which of the following is the correct definition of an electromagnet?

A. a magnet which needs to be plugged in and charged
B. a magnet which requires electricity to work
C. a solenoid with an iron core
D. a solenoid with a copper core

8. Which of the following is the correct definition of a magnetic compass?

A. a device containing a magnetised needle that rotates on a pivot
and points in the direction of the Earth’s magnetic field
B. a device containing a magnetised needle that rotates on a pivot and points
in the opposite direction to the direction of the Earth’s magnetic field
C. a device containing a needle that rotates on a pivot and points
in the direction of the Earth’s magnetic field
D. a device containing a needle that rotates on a pivot and points in the
opposite direction to the direction of the Earth’s magnetic field

9. The magnetic field line of a solenoid is similar to the magnetic field around which of the
following objects?
A. bar magnet
B. compass
C. horseshoe magnet
D. ring magnet

10. Which of the following correctly describes the difference between a permanent and an induced
magnet?
A. an induced magnet is a magnet which produces its own magnetic field, whereas a
permanent magnet is a material which becomes a magnet when placed in a magnetic field
B. a permanent magnet is a magnet which produces its own magnetic field, whereas an
induced magnet is a material which becomes a magnet when placed in a magnetic field
C. a permanent magnet contains iron, whereas an induced magnet contains cobalt or nickel
D. a permanent magnet can be turned on or off, whereas an induced magnet is constantly
on once magnetised

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