Questions

MCQ’s Type:

1. Which of the following metals is not magnetic?

a) Iron
b) Nickel
c) Copper
d) Cobalt
2. What is the core of an electromagnet typically made of?
a) Wood
b) Plastic
c) Iron
d) Aluminum
3. Which device uses electromagnets to produce images of the inside of the human body?
a) X-ray machine
b) MRI scanner
c) CT scanner
d) Ultrasound machine
4. How can you reverse the poles of an electromagnet?
a) Increase the current
b) Use a larger core
c) Wrap the coil in the opposite direction
d) Increase the number of coils
5. In which application would a permanent magnet not be useful?
a) Holding a refrigerator door closed
b) Sorting scrap metal
c) Sticking notes to a magnetic board
d) As a compass

6. What is a magnetic field?

a) An area where you can use a magnet.

b) An area where magnetism can be detected.
c) An area to store magnets.
d) An area where all magnets are not allowed.

Part B: Fill in the Blanks

1. A material that is attracted to a magnet is described as _______.
2. Steel is a magnetic material because it contains a large proportion of _______.
3. When electricity is used to magnetize a material, the resulting magnet is called an _______.
4. The wire that is wrapped around a core in an electromagnet is called a _______.
5. You can reverse the poles of an electromagnet by reversing the _______ on the power supply.
Part D: Diagram Labeling
Draw and Label the parts of the electromagnet diagram with the following terms: Coil, Core, Cell,
Wire.

Part E: True or False

1. Electromagnets can be switched on and off.
2. Copper is a common magnetic metal.
3. The poles of an electromagnet can be reversed by changing the direction of the current.
4. An electric bell uses a permanent magnet to operate.
5. MRI scanners use electromagnets to create images.

Part C: Short Answer Questions

1. Explain why steel is considered a magnetic material.

2. Describe how an electromagnet works.

3. What happens to the magnetism of an electromagnet when the current is switched off?

4. List two ways to identify the poles of an electromagnet.

5. Why are electromagnets preferred over permanent magnets in certain applications?

Part F: Application Questions
1. Describe how an electromagnet is used in a toaster.

2. Explain the role of an electromagnet in an electric bell.

3. Why might an electromagnet be used to hold open a fire door?

4. How do electromagnets help in sorting scrap metal in a scrapyard?

5. Discuss the advantages of using electromagnets in MRI scanners compared to other

imaging techniques.

Answers
Part A: Multiple Choice Questions
1. c) Copper
2. c) Iron
3. b) MRI scanner
4. c) Wrap the coil in the opposite direction
5. b) Sorting scrap metal
Part B: Fill in the Blanks
1. magnetic
2. iron
3. electromagnet
4. coil
5. connections
Part C: Short Answer Questions
1. Steel is considered a magnetic material because it contains a large proportion of iron, which is
 a magnetic metal.
2. An electromagnet works by passing an electric current through a wire wrapped around a core,
typically made of iron. This creates a magnetic field, magnetizing the core.
3. When the current is switched off, the electromagnet loses most of its magnetism.
4. You can identify the poles of an electromagnet by using a magnetic compass or by using a bar
magnet with known poles.
5. Electromagnets are preferred in certain applications because their magnetism can be switched
on and off, and their strength can be varied.
Part D: Diagram Labeling
Note: The actual diagram image should be labeled with Coil, Core, Cell, Wire.
Part E: True or False
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True
Part F: Application Questions
1. In a toaster, an electromagnet holds a metal basket down when the handle is pushed. A timer
turns the electromagnet off, and the basket pops up, bringing the toast with it.
2. In an electric bell, an electromagnet pulls a hammer onto the bell to make a sound. When the
hammer moves, the circuit is broken, and the hammer moves away, repeating the process
until the power is turned off.
3. An electromagnet might be used to hold open a fire door because it can be easily switched off
when the fire alarm activates, allowing the door to close and contain the fire.
4. Electromagnets help in sorting scrap metal by attracting magnetic metals like iron and steel,
allowing non-magnetic metals to be separated and sorted.
5. Electromagnets in MRI scanners provide powerful and precise magnetic fields that are
necessary for creating detailed images of the inside of the body, which is not possible with
other imaging techniques.
1 Explain why an electromagnet for sorting scrap metal needs to be stronger than the
electromagnet that holds the handle of a toaster down.

2 State the three factors that affect the strength of an electromagnet.

3 The diagrams show circuit diagrams for four electromagnets. Each has the same current and
the same number of turns in the coils. The material of the core is shown on each diagram Which
of the circuit diagrams will make the strongest electromagnet? Write one letter

4. What is a magnetic field?

6. Draw the magnetic field pattern of the horseshoe magnet on your diagram.

7.Draw the magnetic field pattern between these two south poles on your diagram.

8. What direction do magnetic field lines point?