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4th Magnetism and Electricity
4th Magnetism and Electricity
Name: Date:
A. sound
B. light
C. heat
D. color
A. metal cup
B. coin
C. wire screen
D. basketball
3. What will happen to the two objects in the picture below as they are slowly
moved toward each other?
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A. travels in a circle.
B. travels in a curved line.
C. travels only to objects that are shiny.
D. travels in a straight line.
A. The Earth's North Pole moves when an electric circuit is turned on.
B. Electricity flowing through a circuit creates a magnetic field around the wires.
C. Heat produced by an electric circuit can cause the points of a compass to move.
D. It is important not to bump any equipment when performing a scientific experiment.
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6. Kayla built four electromagnets. The bolts are the same size in each
electromagnet. Which electromagnet has the strongest magnetic field?
A. electromagnet 4
B. electromagnet 3
C. electromagnet 1
D. electromagnet 2
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7. What will happen to the two objects in the picture as they are slowly
moved toward each other?
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A. a short circuit
B. two bulbs in a series
C. two bulbs in parallel
D. an incomplete circuit
10. Cassie has a magnet that she holds over an iron nail. The nail moves
toward the magnet before the magnet touches it. Which of the following is
true about magnetism?
A. electrical energy
B. sound energy
C. heat energy
D. light energy
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12. Betty is using the microwave to cook her lunch. She knows that
the microwave changes electrical energy into heat energy to cook
food. What evidence does Betty have that the microwave changes
electrical energy into heat energy?
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14. The picture below shows small bits of iron metal, called filings,
arranged in a pattern around a larger object. What form of energy moved
the iron
filings to make the pattern shown in the picture?
A. electrical energy
B. light energy
C. potential energy
D. magnetic energy
They had a toothpick, pencil, paper clip, safety pin, nail, and dime. He also
gave them a magnet. He told them to predict which items are magnetic.
How can they test their predictions?
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A. Atlantic Ocean
B. Blue Ridge Mountains
C. NC Emerald mine
D. Planet Earth
17. Look at the picture of the two magnets above. If the magnets were hung
next to each other, which arrow shows the direction that the magnet on the
left would move?
A. arrow X
B. arrow Y
C. arrow W
D. arrow Z
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20. Which best describes why electrical wires are made of metal?
A. isotopes
B. poles
C. protons
D. keys
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A. cotton yarn
B. plastic comb
C. metal spoon
D. balloon
23. This large magnet is being placed near a group of empty cans. What will
happen when the magnet gets very close to the cans?
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Use the following diagram to answer questions 24, 25, and 26.
24. Which provides evidence that magnetic force goes through cardboard?
25. What might happen when the cardboard and nail are moved closer to the
paperclip?
26. Look at the drawing. Which is the temporary magnet in this system?
A. Cardboard
B. Nail
C. Horseshoe magnet
D. Paperclip
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A. matter
B. solids
C. motion
D. energy