

Electromagnets
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Science
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8th Grade
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Katherine Brunell
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15 Slides • 16 Questions
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Open Ended
Why is the study of electromagnets important in our daily lives?
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Multiple Choice
What is electric current?
A continuous flow of electric charges from one region to another
A type of magnetic field
A form of light energy
A chemical reaction
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Multiple Choice
What is the primary function of an ammeter?
To measure electric charge
To measure voltage
To measure resistance
To generate electricity
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Open Ended
Explain how the movement of electric charges in a wire can create a magnetic field.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following statements about electromagnetism are correct?
Electromagnetism is the interaction between electricity and magnetism.
Changing the shape of a wire changes the shape of the magnetic field.
A straight wire generates a stronger magnetic field than a looped wire.
Changes in the magnetic field can affect electric charges.
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Fill in the Blanks
A solenoid is a coil of wire that uses loops to concentrate the magnetic field into a
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Fill in the Blanks
The strength of an electromagnet increases as the number of
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Multiple Choice
In the experiment shown, what is the purpose of the battery connected to the coil of wire?
To create an electric current that generates a magnetic field
To provide light for the experiment
To measure the resistance of the wire
To cool down the coil
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Multiple Choice
What happens to the strength of an electromagnet when the electric current flowing through its wire is increased?
The electromagnet becomes stronger
The electromagnet becomes weaker
The electromagnet stops working
The electromagnet reverses polarity
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Multiple Select
Which of the following factors will increase the amount of current induced in a wire during electromagnetic induction?
Moving the magnet more quickly near the wire
Using a stronger magnet
Increasing the number of loops in the wire
Keeping the magnet stationary
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Open Ended
Explain how electromagnetic induction can generate an electric current in a wire. Use the diagrams and information provided to support your answer.
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Fill in the Blanks
A current can be induced in a wire if either the magnet or the
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Multiple Choice
How does electric current enable the functioning of electromagnets, such as the one shown lifting metal objects?
By creating a magnetic field when current flows through a coil
By heating up the metal objects
By producing light energy
By chemically reacting with the metal
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Motor
An electric motor is a device that uses an electric current to produce motion.
Has three main parts.
1. coil of wire connected to a rotating shaft
3. a permanent magnet.
3. A source of electric energy.
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electric energy is transferred to mechanical energy.
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Multiple Choice
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Generator
Electric generator: a device that uses a magnetic field to transfer mechanical energy to electric energy.
The crank rotates a wire coil through the magnetic field of a small permanent magnet.
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
In a _______ a spinning turbine moves magnets which generates an electric current.
Motor
Generator
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