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The source of all magnetism is... Question 1 options: iron voltage the earth's magnetic field moving charges (electrons) Question 2(1 point) What is the magnetic
The source of all magnetism is...
Question 1 options:
iron | |
voltage | |
the earth's magnetic field | |
moving charges (electrons) |
Question 2(1 point)
What is the magnetic pole near the Earth's geographic south pole?
Question 2 options:
negative | |
positive | |
south | |
north |
Question 3(1 point)
For security purposes, a door is kept shut with strong magnets. When the security guard presses a button, the doors open. What must the button do?
Question 3 options:
stops the electric current that creates the electromagnet. | |
decreases the amount of iron in the magnet to reduce the magnetic attraction | |
increases the loops in the solenoid to increase magnetic attraction | |
increases the current to reduce the magnetic field |
Question 4(1 point)
What do AC and DC stand for regarding concepts covered in this unit?
Question 4 options:
Accelerated Current and Decelerated Current | |
Alternating Current and Direct Current | |
Alternate Condition and Dedicated Condition | |
All Current and Directive Current |
Question 5(1 point)
What is an advantage of magnetic brakes for rollercoasters?
Question 5 options:
The coaster's permanent magnets defect solar radiation. | |
The permanent magnets can function even if there is no electrical power | |
Permanent magnets can only be used in the northern hemisphere due to the Earth's magnetic field. | |
Permanent magnets have to be replaced more frequently and are cheaper |
Question 6(1 point)
What is the purpose of a transformer on the cord of your phone charger or computer cord?
Question 6 options:
To create an electromagnet that holds the cord in the outlet | |
To modify the magnetic poles on either side of the plug | |
To step-down the voltage from the outlet voltage | |
To reduce the resistance and increase the electrical current to the device. |
Question 7(1 point)
What is electromagnet induction?
Question 7 options:
a region composed of a group of atoms whose magnetic fields are aligned in the same direction | |
a region in which a magnetic force can be detected | |
a long straight wire, bent into a coil of several closely spaced loops | |
the process of creating a current in a circuit loop by changing the magnetic flux in the loop |
Question 8(1 point)
The three paperclips take on the properties of a strong magnet and remain connected. If the paperclips are hanging from the NORTH side of the bar magnet, what is the magnetic pole at the bottom of the last paperclip?
Question 8 options:
north | |
south | |
positive | |
negative |
Question 9(1 point)
How can you increase the strength of an electromagnet?
Question 9 options:
increase the current | |
reduce the number of coils | |
decrease the voltage | |
decrease the current |
Question 10(1 point)
When a bar magnet is broken in half right down the middle, the two new piece will each have a north and south pole.
Question 10 options:
True | |
False |
Question 11(1 point)
A transformer actually transforms
Question 11 options:
voltage | |
magnetic field lines | |
generators into motors | |
resistance into power |
Question 12(1 point)
Why is power transmitted at high voltages?
Question 12 options:
higher voltages increase the electromagnetic properties in the power lines | |
current is low to minimize overheating of power lines | |
houses need a voltage of 50,000 volts or greater | |
current is higher to move energy great distances |
Question 13(1 point)
Neon signs require about 12,000 volts to operate. If the circuit uses a 120 volt power source such as your wall outlet, what must the ratio be for primary to secondary turns on the transformer?
Question 13 options:
100:1 | |
1:100 | |
1:10,000 | |
10,000:1 |
Question 14(1 point)
The south pole of two magnets are brought near to one another. What would take place?
Question 14 options:
they attract | |
they repel | |
there is no interaction |
Question 15(1 point)
A permanent magnet is dropped through a coil of wire. A galvanometer would show the induction of which of the following?
Question 15 options:
light | |
voltage | |
aurora | |
resistance |
Question 16(1 point)
What kind of electricity does a wind turbine create before reaching the converter at the base of the turbine?
Question 16 options:
step down current | |
direct current | |
alternating current | |
step up current |
Question 17(1 point)
Power companies store large amounts of electricity for long periods of time and release it when demand is high.
Question 17 options:
True | |
False |
Question 18(1 point)
What makes a speaker work?
Question 18 options:
an electric motor uses electromagnetic induction to spin the solenoid and generate high frequency sound waves | |
An permanent magnet that is pushed and pulled by the changing magnetic field caused by the changing current in an electromagnet. | |
two permanent magnets fixed on opposite sides of the speaker that are rotated to repel and attract one another |
Question 19(1 point)
The Earth's magnetic field deflects the sun's radiation to the polar regions. What does this lead to?
Question 19 options:
northern lights visible in far north and southern regions | |
an increase in the earth's magnetic field | |
solenoid interactions in the lower atmosphere | |
a reversal of the north and south poles |
Question 20(1 point)
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You are building a transformer for a mini computer that you designed. The wall outlet is120 volts, but the computer requires 6 volts. If your transformer has 40 primary turns, how many secondary turns should it have?
Question 20 options:
20 secondary turns | |
4 secondary turns | |
2 secondary turns | |
40 secondary turns |
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