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Electricity and Magnetism Test
Test is out of 60 possible Points

Vocabulary Matching (1 point each: 6 total)

Put the word on the line next to the definition that matches.

WORD BANK
Magnet Magnetic Field
Magnetic Pole Magnetic Force
Magnetic Field Lines Magnetism

__________________________1. The ends of a magnetic object where the force is the strongest.

__________________________2. Lines that map out the magnetic field around a magnetic object.

__________________________3. Any material that attracts iron or contain iron.

__________________________4. The region around a magnet where the magnetic forces is exerted.

__________________________5. A force produces when magnetic poles attract.

__________________________ 6. The force of attraction or repulsion of magnetic materials.

Read each question carefully and answer as best you can! (1 point each, total 10
points)

7. Atoms contain all of the following except:

a. Protons
b. Electrons
c. Elements
d. Neutrons

8. An object charged by rubbing it against another object is called what?

a. Friction
b. Induction
c. Conduction
d. Polarization

9. An object charge by direct contact is called what?

a. Friction
b. Induction
c. Conduction
d. Polarization
 10. Which of the following shows two objects that are both conductors of electricity?

11. When objects are becoming charged, what part of the atom is actually moving from one
object to the other?
a. Protons
b. Neutrons
c. Electrons
12. Three bar magnets are placed inside a plastic tube. Which of the following pictures best
shows how the three bar magnets will move after being placed inside the tube?

est explains why magnets usually stick to a refrigerator

13. Which of the following statements b
door?

A The refrigerator door is smooth.

B The refrigerator door contains iron.

C The refrigerator door is a good conductor.

D The refrigerator door has electric wires in it.

14. Which two things do electrical forces depend on? (Circle TWO!)(2 points)
a. The amount of charges present
b. The weather
c. The distance between the charges
d. The mass of the neutrons

15. What are the arrows below representing?

a. Protons
b. Neutrons
c. Electrical Fields
d. Static Electricity
Circle the word to make the statement true. (1 point each)

16. When an object gains electrons it has an overall ( Negative / Positive) charge.

17. When an object loses electrons it has an overall ( Negative / Positive) charge.

18. Draw arrows to show what will happen to the charges in the following situations:
(3 points)

Short answers:
ithin the clouds as well as between the clouds
19. Explain how lightning can happen w
and Earth. You may use a LABELED DIAGRAM if you choose. (4 points)

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20. Explain why you would rub a balloon on your sweater in order to get the balloon to pull an
aluminum can. You may use a LABELED DIAGRAM if you choose. (3 points)

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21. The following words came up in both our study of electricity and magnets as well as our
thermal energy unit. Pick one of the words below and explain how they are similar and
different. ( 3 points)
A. Conductor
B. Insulator
C. Conduction

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Field Lines (1 point each: 3 total)

22. Look at the images below. Use the field lines and compass (in the 3rd picture) to label the
poles of the magnet(s) as N (north) or S (South).
23. The drawing below shows two strong bar magnets. The north pole of one of the magnets has
been identified. The other poles are labeled 1, 2, and 3. (2 points each, total 6 points)

a. Based on the position of the magnets, identify each of the poles (labeled 1, 2, and 3) as
either north or south.
1. _________________
2. _________________
3. _________________

b. Explain how you were able to identify each of the poles in part (a).
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c. Describe what would happen if the second magnet was flipped so that the poles labeled 1
and 3 were next to each other.
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24. Explain how magnetic and electric forces and fields are similar. (3 points)
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25. The 7th grade is planning a magic show for the preschoolers. Your group decides you want
to make an object levitate (float) in the air to really WOW! the preschoolers. Explain how you
would design your trick to do this. You may draw a picture to help explain. (3 points)
Magnetic Materials (1 point each: 5 total)

26. What is the most magnetic material? ____________________

27. Give two examples of places where magnets are used in everyday life.
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28. Why does the Earth have a magnetic field? What does it contain? ______________

29. Besides the Earth, name two other things in the solar system that have magnetic fields.
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30. What would make Earths magnetic fields stronger?

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Tesla (1 point each: 3 total)

List 3 Facts about Tesla:

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32.______________________________________________________________

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34. Scientists have suspected and studied animals for a long time that they believe have
magnetoreception, the ability to sense magnetic fields. (2 points each)
A) What advantage may this give to animals such as migratory birds?

B) How have humans developed technology to take advantage of Earths magnetic field for
similar applications?
Electromagnetism (1 point each: 2 total)

34 and 35. Joan has a solenoid and is running an electric current through it. She wants to do a
few things. For each one, give her advice on what to do!

I want to make the poles on the solenoid reverse! What can I do?

I want to make my solenoid an even stronger magnet! What can I do?

Bonus: What is the primary difference between insulators and conductors?

A Electrons are present in insulators but not in conductors.

B Electrons are present in conductors but not in insulators.

C Electrons are free to move in insulators but not in conductors.

D Electrons are free to move in conductors but not in insulators.