Electricity and Magnetism Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

What happens when you bring a magnet close to a metal paperclip?

Accepted Answer

The paperclip moves towards the magnet

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The paperclip moves away from the magnet

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Nothing happens

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The paperclip changes color

Question 2

What is the difference between an electric circuit and an open circuit?

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In an electric circuit, electricity can flow, while in an open circuit, it cannot

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In an electric circuit, there is a switch, while in an open circuit, there is not

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In an electric circuit, there are wires, while in an open circuit, there are not

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There is no difference between an electric circuit and an open circuit

Question 3

How does a motor use electricity?

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To create a spinning force with magnets

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To generate heat with chemical reactions

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To store potential energy and release it as kinetic energy

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To create steam with nuclear reactions

Question 4

How are magnetism and electricity related?

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Magnets can make electricity, and electricity can make magnets

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Magnets can only make electricity, not vice versa

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Electricity can only make magnets, not vice versa

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They are not related

Question 5

Which material is used to make an electromagnet?

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Magnetic material

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Non-magnetic material

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Insulating material

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Conductive material

Question 6

What is a generator's purpose?

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To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy

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To convert electrical energy into mechanical energy

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To store electrical energy

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To regulate the flow of electricity

Question 7

Which material is magnetic?

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Iron

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Copper

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Aluminum

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Gold

Question 8

Which of these is a renewable energy source?

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Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear power

Question 9

Which of these materials allows electricity to flow through it easily?

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Metal

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Plastic

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Rubber

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Wood

Question 10

Which end of a magnet points towards the North Pole of the Earth?

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North pole

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South pole

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Positive pole

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Negative pole

Question 11

What happens when you bring the opposite poles of two magnets close together?

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They attract each other

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They repel each other

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Nothing happens

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They explode

Question 12

Which of these is an example of an electromagnet?

Accepted Answer

A coil of wire wrapped around a nail with electricity flowing through it

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A battery

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A bar magnet

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A lightning bolt

Question 13

What is the purpose of an electric motor?

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To change electrical energy into movement

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To change movement into electrical energy

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To store electrical energy

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To make electrical signals stronger

Question 14

How does a generator make electricity?

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By spinning a magnet inside a coil of wire

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By sending electricity through a coil of wire

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By using chemical reactions

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By capturing sunlight

Question 15

What is the name of the unit used to measure electric current?

Accepted Answer

Ampere

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Volt

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Ohm

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Watt

Question 16

What is the purpose of a fuse in an electric circuit?

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To prevent overload

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To regulate the flow of current

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To store electricity

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To generate electricity

Question 17

Which of the following materials does NOT conduct electricity well?

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Plastic

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Copper

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Aluminum

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Gold

Question 18

What is the name of the force that makes magnets attract or repel each other?

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Magnetic force

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Electric force

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Gravitational force

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Friction

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a complete circuit where electricity can flow?

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A battery connected to a light bulb

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A light switch turned off

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A wire cut in half

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A magnet placed near a metal object

Question 20

What is the purpose of an electromagnet?

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To create a magnetic field using electricity

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To convert electrical energy into mechanical energy

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To store electrical energy

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To amplify sound

Question 21

What is the main difference between a magnet and an electromagnet?

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Magnets are permanent, while electromagnets are temporary

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Electromagnets are stronger than magnets

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Magnets can only attract metal objects, while electromagnets can attract any object

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There is no difference

Question 22

What is the purpose of a generator?

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To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy

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To convert electrical energy into mechanical energy

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To store electrical energy

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To amplify sound

Question 23

What is a complete path that electricity can flow through called?

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An electric circuit

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A magnet

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A battery

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A conductor

Question 24

Which of the following materials allows electricity to flow through it easily?

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Metal

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Rubber

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Plastic

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Wood

Question 25

What are two ways to make an electromagnet stronger?

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Increase the number of coils and increase the current flowing through the wire

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Use a weaker magnet and decrease the current flowing through the wire

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Decrease the number of coils and use a stronger magnet

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Only increase the current flowing through the wire

Question 26

What is the main purpose of a generator?

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To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy

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To convert electrical energy into mechanical energy

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To store electrical energy

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To conduct electricity

Question 27

What is the unit used to measure electric current?

Accepted Answer

Ampere

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Volt

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Ohm

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Coulomb

Question 28

What is the symbol commonly used to represent a resistor in a circuit diagram?

Accepted Answer

R

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V

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I

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C

Question 29

Which material allows electricity to flow through it easily?

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Copper

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Rubber

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Wood

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Glass

Question 30

What force exists between magnets?

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Magnetic force

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Electric force

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Gravitational force

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Frictional force

Question 31

Which of the following changes electrical energy into motion?

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Motor

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Battery

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Generator

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Transformer

Question 32

Which item is responsible for giving power to an electrical circuit?

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Battery

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Switch

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Wire

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Light bulb

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of magnets?

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Any material can be a magnet.

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Magnets can attract each other.

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Magnets can repel each other.

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Magnets have two ends called poles.

Question 34

What is the name of the area around a magnet where its force is strongest?

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Magnetic field

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Electric field

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Gravitational field

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Force field

Question 35

Which material is suitable for creating an electromagnet?

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Iron

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Aluminum

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Copper

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Plastic

Question 36

Which device converts movement into electricity?

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Generator

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Motor

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Battery

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Transformer

Question 37

What is the symbol for amps, the unit of electrical current?

Accepted Answer

A

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V

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Ω

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W

Question 38

Electromagnetic induction is the process of:

Accepted Answer

Generating an electric current from a changing magnetic field

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Creating a magnetic field from electric current

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Producing a magnetic field using an electric current

Question 39

Which of the following materials allows electricity to flow through it easily?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 40

When a magnet is brought near a metal object, what will happen to the metal object?

Accepted Answer

The metal object will become temporarily magnetized.

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The metal object will lose its magnetism.

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Nothing will happen.

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The magnet will repel the metal object.

Question 41

What is the main purpose of a switch in an electric circuit?

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To control the flow of electricity by turning the circuit on or off.

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To measure electricity.

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To generate electricity.

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To store electricity.

Question 42

What is an electromagnet?

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A magnet that is created when an electric current flows through a wire coiled around a metal core.

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A magnet made of special metal.

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A magnet that repels other magnets.

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A magnet that attracts only certain types of materials.

Question 43

Which of the following is an advantage of using solar energy?

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It is a renewable and clean source of energy.

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It is not reliable.

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It is very expensive.

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It produces pollution.

Question 44

What is the main function of a fuse in an electric circuit?

Accepted Answer

To protect the circuit from damage by breaking the circuit when the current becomes too high.

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To store electricity.

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To generate electricity.

Question 45

Describe the relationship between magnetism and electricity.

Accepted Answer

Magnetism and electricity are closely related and can be used to generate and measure each other.

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Magnetism is a form of electricity.

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Magnetism is completely unrelated to electricity.