Magnetism: Properties, Fields, and Applications

Question 1

Which property is NOT characteristic of magnets?

Accepted Answer

Magnets are difficult to demagnetize.

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Magnets attract magnetic materials.

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Magnets generate a magnetic field.

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Magnets can repel each other.

Question 2

As you move away from a bar magnet, how does the strength of its magnetic field change?

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The magnetic field strength gets weaker.

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The magnetic field strength stays the same.

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The magnetic field strength gets stronger.

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The magnetic field strength changes randomly.

Question 3

In Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), how does magnetism contribute to the creation of images of the human body?

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By aligning the spins of protons in the body using a strong magnetic field

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By using magnetic fields to detect the presence of metal objects in the body

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By creating a magnetic field that repels certain tissues in the body

Question 4

Who proved that electric current can create a magnetic field?

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Hans Christian Ørsted

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William Gilbert

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Michael Faraday

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James Clerk Maxwell

Question 5

Which material exhibits magnetic properties?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Plastic

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Wood

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Copper

Question 6

How does the distance from a magnet affect its magnetic field strength?

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Inversely proportional

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Directly proportional

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Quadratically proportional

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No relationship

Question 7

What are the main challenges with using magnetic materials in industries, and how can we reduce their environmental impact?

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Industries should focus on recycling magnetic materials and finding sustainable alternatives.

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Magnetic materials are plentiful, so recycling is not needed.

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Mining and processing magnetic materials have no environmental effects.

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Landfills are safe places to dispose of magnetic materials.

Question 8

Who is widely recognized as the 'Father of Magnetism' for their groundbreaking contributions to the field?

Accepted Answer

William Gilbert

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Michael Faraday

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Pierre Curie

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James Clerk Maxwell

Question 9

What is a magnetic field, and how does it interact with moving electric charges?

Accepted Answer

A region around a magnet where its influence can be detected.

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An electric field created by a stationary electric charge.

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A force that acts on all objects with mass.

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A type of electromagnetic radiation.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a magnetic material?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Iron

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Nickel

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Cobalt

Question 11

What is the region around a magnet where its magnetic influence can be detected called?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic field

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Magnetic domain

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Induction zone

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Force field

Question 12

Which factor does NOT affect the strength of a magnetic field?

Accepted Answer

Temperature

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Current flowing through a coil

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Number of turns in a coil

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Presence of nearby magnetic materials

Question 13

How do the north pole of a magnet and the south pole of another magnet interact?

Accepted Answer

They attract each other

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They repel each other

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They have no effect on each other

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They form a magnetic bond

Question 14

Which device converts electrical energy into mechanical energy using a magnetic field?

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Motor

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Generator

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Transformer

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Electromagnet

Question 15

What is the SI unit of magnetic field strength?

Accepted Answer

Tesla

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Weber

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Ampere

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Gauss

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a property of a magnetic domain?

Accepted Answer

It is a permanent magnet

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It has a north and south pole

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It can align with an external magnetic field

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It is randomly oriented in an unmagnetized material

Question 17

What phenomenon is responsible for the magnetic field of a material opposing the external magnetic field applied to it?

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Diamagnetism

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Hysteresis

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Paramagnetism

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Ferromagnetism

Question 18

Which material below is ferromagnetic?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Aluminum

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Plastic

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Copper

Question 19

What is the fundamental principle behind the operation of an electric motor?

Accepted Answer

The interaction between a magnetic field and an electric current

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The attraction and repulsion of magnetic poles

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The conversion of electrical energy into heat

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The alignment of magnetic domains

Question 20

How does the magnetic susceptibility of a material influence its magnetic behavior?

Accepted Answer

Materials with higher susceptibility experience stronger magnetic attraction.

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Materials with higher susceptibility experience weaker magnetic attraction.

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Magnetic susceptibility has no impact on a material's magnetic properties.

Question 21

How does the strength of a solenoid's magnetic field change as the number of coils in the solenoid increases?

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Increases

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Decreases

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Stays the same

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Increases then decreases

Question 22

Which material below cannot be made into a magnet?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Iron

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Nickel

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Cobalt

Question 23

Which of the following materials is ferromagnetic?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Aluminum

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Copper

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Plastic

Question 24

How might emerging magnetic materials, like spintronic materials, impact technological advancements in data storage?

Accepted Answer

Significantly enhance memory storage and data processing capabilities.

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Have limited practical applications due to their high production costs.

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Be primarily utilized in specialized scientific research settings.

Question 25

Which factor does NOT affect the magnetic flux passing through a surface?

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Material composition of the surface

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Surface area perpendicular to the magnetic field

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Angle between the surface normal and the magnetic field

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Strength of the magnetic field

Question 26

What is the region around a magnet where its force can be detected called?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic field

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Magnetic domain

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Magnetic core

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Magnetic zone

Question 27

Which of the following materials can be made into a permanent magnet?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Plastic

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Aluminum

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Rubber

Question 28

What is the relationship between the magnetic strength of a magnet and its distance from a point?

Accepted Answer

Inversely proportional to the square of the distance

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Inversely proportional to the distance

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Directly proportional to the square of the distance

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Directly proportional to the distance

Question 29

What is the shape of the magnetic field created by a current-carrying wire?

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Circular

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Straight line

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Elliptical

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Random

Question 30

Which of the following materials exhibits diamagnetism?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

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Iron

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Copper

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Nickel

Question 31

What is the purpose of a magnetic shield?

Accepted Answer

To block magnetic fields

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To enhance magnetic fields

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To create magnetic fields

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To deflect magnetic fields

Question 32

What term describes the region where a magnet's magnetic force can be felt?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic field

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Electric field

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Gravitational field

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Electrostatic field

Question 33

Which of the listed materials is non-magnetic?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Iron

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Nickel

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Cobalt

Question 34

What happens when the like poles of two magnets are placed near each other?

Accepted Answer

They repel each other.

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They attract each other.

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They do not interact.

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They generate electricity.

Question 35

Which device is used to measure the strength of a magnetic field?

Accepted Answer

Gaussmeter

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Voltmeter

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Ammeter

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Ohmmeter

Question 36

In which application of magnetism is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) used?

Accepted Answer

Medical imaging

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Data storage

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Electric motors

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Loudspeakers

Question 37

What is the name of the imaginary line that shows the direction of the magnetic field at a specific point?

Accepted Answer

Field line

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Flux line

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Force line

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Current line

Question 38

Which unit is used to measure magnetic flux?

Accepted Answer

Weber

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Tesla

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Ampere

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Volt

Question 39

Which of the following materials is not magnetic?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Cobalt

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Iron

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Nickel

Question 40

The region around a magnet where its influence can be detected is called its:

Accepted Answer

Magnetic field

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Electric field

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Gravitational field

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Force field

Question 41

An electromagnet is a type of magnet created by:

Accepted Answer

Passing an electric current through a coil of wire

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Heating a magnetic material

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Rubbing a magnet on a metal object

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Exposing a magnetic material to sunlight

Question 42

The unit of magnetic flux density in the International System of Units (SI) is:

Accepted Answer

Tesla

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Ampere

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Gauss

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Weber

Question 43

Which material has the highest magnetic permeability?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Aluminum

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Copper

Question 44

When two magnets are oriented with their opposite poles facing each other, the force between them is:

Accepted Answer

Attractive

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Zero

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Repulsive

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a property of a magnet?

Accepted Answer

It can attract non-magnetic materials.

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It can be permanent or temporary.

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It has two poles.

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It can exert a magnetic force.

Question 46

What is the shape of the magnetic field around a bar magnet?

Accepted Answer

Horseshoe-shaped

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Triangular

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Circular

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Square

Question 47

Which of the following factors affects the strength of a magnetic field?

Accepted Answer

Both the current strength and the number of turns in a coil.

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Only the number of turns in a coil.

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Only the current strength.

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Neither the current strength nor the number of turns in a coil.

Question 48

What is the unit of magnetic field strength?

Accepted Answer

Tesla

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Ampere

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Weber

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Volt

Question 49

Which of the following materials is NOT magnetic?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

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Cobalt

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Iron

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Nickel

Question 50

What is the phenomenon called when a material becomes magnetized when placed in a magnetic field?

Accepted Answer

Induced magnetism

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Diamagnetism

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Permanent magnetism

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Electromagnetism

Question 51

Which of the following materials is diamagnetic?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Cobalt

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Iron oxide

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Nickel

Question 52

What is the purpose of a magnetic compass?

Accepted Answer

To determine direction

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To amplify sound

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To measure temperature

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To detect metals