Magnetism Quiz

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Magnetism

A magnetic pole induces ............... polarity on the near end and a ............... polarity on the farther end of the iron bar.

opposite, similar

opposite, opposite

similar, similar

similar, opposite

The first known magnets were pieces of

bauxite

limestone

lodestone

None of the above

When a soft iron bar is suspended by a thread from its center and allowed to rotate freely in a horizontal plane, it will eventually settle in?

In the north-south direction

In any random direction

In the east-west direction

At an equal angle to both north-south and east-west directions

The angle between the geographic north and the magnetic north is called:

Dip

Latitude

Altitude

Declination

Which of the following is considered the most reliable test to confirm if a substance is truly magnetic?

Attraction

Repulsion

Magnetic induction

None of the above

In the interaction between a magnet and a piece of iron, what happens first?

The magnet repels the iron

The iron is permanently magnetized

Magnetic induction occurs in the iron

The iron instantly sticks to the magnet

Which part of the atom is responsible for magnetism?

Electron

Neutron

Proton

Nucleus

Who is known for the law of electromagnetic induction?

Einstein

Maxwell

Newton

Faraday

In which device are electromagnets not used?

Refrigerator door

Electric bell

Loudspeaker

MRI machine

The magnetic field lines of the earth are ............... to the earth's surface near the magnetic poles and ............... to the earth's surface near the magnetic equator.

parallel, normal

normal, normal

normal, parallel

parallel, parallel

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The average score is 44%

Sample Questions from This Quiz

A magnetic pole induces …………… polarity on the near end and a …………… polarity on the farther end of the iron bar.
When a soft iron bar is suspended by a thread from its center and allowed to rotate freely in a horizontal plane, it will eventually settle in?
The angle between the geographic north and the magnetic north is called?
Which part of the atom is responsible for magnetism?
The magnetic field lines of the earth are …………… to the earth’s surface near the magnetic poles and …………… to the earth’s surface near the magnetic equator.

Try the full quiz and see how many of these you can answer!