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Magnetism
Electric Circuit Basics
Advanced Circuits
Electromagnetism and other Wackiness
Conductors and
Insulators
100
What are the two forces of magnetism?
Attraction and Repelling
100
If you want a bulb to light, the wires need to be placed in which two locations?
The bottom and side of the bulb that screws into a socket.
100
How many pathways does a series circuit have? A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. more than two
B. 1
100
When lightning strikes an object on the ground, what kind of magnetic force is occurring?
Force of Attraction
100
What happens to a bulb when electricity is flowing through it? Is the bulb a conductor or insulator?
The bulb lights because it is a conductor.
200
You are using two compasses to detect a hidden magnet. You find the magnet with both compasses. Will both needles point toward or away from the magnet force?
Toward
200
True or False: The D-cell battery is the energy receiver in a complete circuit
False! The D-cell supplies the power to the circuit.
200
How many pathways does a parallel circuit have? A. only one B. 2 C. 3 D. more than four
B. 2 C. 3 D. more than four
200
I want to build an electro-magnet. I am missing one piece and only have three items to choose from. Which item needs to part of my electromagnet? A. a bulb B. a D-cell C. a motor
B. a D-cell
200
An insulator does what in a circuit? A. Receives energy by lighting up B. Supplies power to a circuit C. Sticks to a magnet D. Does not allow electricity to flow through a circuit
D. Does not allow electricity to flow through a circuit
300
What kind of magnetism occurs when an iron object becomes temporarily magnetic?
Induced Magnetism
300
My complete circuit has a switch in it. I use this switch to: A. Supply power to the circuit B. Recieve electricity C. Open and close the circuit
C. Open and close the circuit
300
Which one(s) is not a series circuit? A. B. C. D.
C. D.
300
Another name for stationary electricity.
Static Electricity
300
Which items stick to a magnet and are conductors? A. bottle cap B. eraser C. soup can D. wooden spoon
A. bottle cap C. soup can
400
The force of magnetism can attract iron objects from a distance, but why can’t a donut-shaped magnet at the podium affect a paperclip placed on the back table? A. Paperclips never have iron in them B. The paperclip is too far away C. Donut-shaped magnets are not magnetic
B. The paperclip is too far away
400
Which circuit has an energy source, energy receiver, and is closed?
B
400
Which one(s) is a parallel circuit? A. B. C. D.
A. B. C.
400
I’ve created an electromagnet but it is not working. I think my object that is wrapped in wire may be the problem. What should this object be made of?
Iron
400
Which items don’t stick to a magnet and are insulators? A. wooden spoon B. cardboard C. metal fork D. basketball
A. wooden spoon B. cardboard D. basketball
500
Two red magnets have a positive side painted with a black end. What type of force affects these magnets if the black ends are brought together? A. Force of Magnetism B. Force of Electricity C. Force of Repelling D. Force of Attraction
C. Force of Repelling
500
Which of these circuits will work?
A
500
This schematic diagram represents a parallel circuit. Which bulbs will light-up when the switch turns to the left?
Blue and Yellow
500
A student wants to make their electromagnet stronger. What would you recommend they do?
Wrap more wire around the core to make the electromagnet stronger.
500
Which item sticks to a magnet but is not a conductor A. Aluminum Foil B. Bottle Cap C. Magnetite D. Paperclip
C. Magnetite