Magnetism Concepts Quiz: Trivia!

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    A bar magnet has two poles. What are they called?

    • North, South
    • East, West
    • Top, Bottom
    • Red, Blue
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Magnetism is a form of natural phenomena that are interfered with by magnetic fields. It is one aspect of the combined sensation of electromagnetism. Take this quiz to test your knowledge and understand the basic concepts of magnetism. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    Magnetism is an example of a type of:

    • Force

    • Matter

    • Light

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. Force
    Explanation
    Magnetism is an example of a force because it is a fundamental interaction between objects that can attract or repel each other. It is caused by the movement of electric charges, specifically the alignment of electrons in atoms or molecules. This force can be observed when magnets attract or repel each other, or when a magnet attracts certain materials such as iron. Magnetism is not a form of matter or light, but rather a force that acts upon matter.

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  • 3. 

    If magnet A can attract and hold 2 steel pins and magnet B can attract and hold 4 steel pins, which magnet is stronger?

    • Magnet A

    • Magnet B

    • They are equally strong 

    • Magnets do not attract steel

    Correct Answer
    A. Magnet B
    Explanation
    Magnet B is stronger because it can attract and hold twice as many steel pins as magnet A.

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  • 4. 

    Like poles of a magnet _____ each other, while unlike poles ____ each other. attract, attract

    • Attract, repel

    • Repel, attract

    • Repel, Repel

    • Attract, Attract

    Correct Answer
    A. Repel, attract
    Explanation
    Like poles of a magnet repel each other because they have the same magnetic polarity, causing a force of repulsion between them. On the other hand, unlike poles of a magnet attract each other because they have opposite magnetic polarities, resulting in a force of attraction between them.

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  • 5. 

    Where is the magnetic force of a bar magnet the strongest?

    • In the center of the magnet

    • Midway between each side of the magnet

    • At either end or pole of the magnet

    • The magnetic force is uniform throughout the magnet.

    Correct Answer
    A. At either end or pole of the magnet
    Explanation
    The magnetic force of a bar magnet is strongest at either end or pole of the magnet. This is because the magnetic field lines are concentrated and closer together at the poles, resulting in a stronger magnetic force. In contrast, the magnetic force is weaker in the center of the magnet where the magnetic field lines are more spread out.

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  • 6. 

    Does distance strengthen or weaken a magnet's ability to attract a steel object?

    • It strengthens it.

    • It weakens it.

    • It depends on which pole is facing the steel object.

    • No change

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. It weakens it.
    Explanation
    The distance between a magnet and a steel object weakens its ability to attract the object. As the distance increases, the magnetic field strength decreases, resulting in a weaker attraction. Therefore, the farther the magnet is from the steel object, the weaker the attraction will be.

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  • 7. 

    Some non-metals are magnetic. What is an example of a magnetic non-metal?

    • Plastic

    • Wood

    • Nitrogen Gas

    • Liquid oxygen

    Correct Answer
    A. Liquid oxygen
    Explanation
    Liquid oxygen is an example of a magnetic non-metal because it is a non-metal and exhibits magnetic properties.

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  • 8. 

    All of these metals are nonmagnetic (not attracted to a magnet) except:

    • Copper

    • Gold

    • Steel

    • Aluminum

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. Copper
    Explanation
    Copper is the correct answer because it is a nonmagnetic metal. Unlike steel and aluminum, which can be attracted to a magnet, copper does not have magnetic properties. Gold, on the other hand, is also nonmagnetic. Therefore, the only metal in the given options that is not nonmagnetic is copper.

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