Download Discovery of Electromagnetism Quiz Answer Key

Discovery of Electromagnetism Quiz Answer Key
1. Magnetism produced by electricity is called _____.
electromagnetism
2. The discovery of the relationship in question 1 was made by _____.
Oersted
3. True or false: The discovery described in question 2 was made by accident.
true
4. Electromagnetism was discovered when a scientist was trying to show that electricity
and magnetism
a) are the same thing.
b) are closely related.
c) are unrelated.
d) none of the above
c
5. Describe what happens when you place a compass near a wire that is carrying current.
When you place a compass near a wire that is carrying current, the needle of the compass
will swing toward the wire and no longer point north.
6. True or false: Electric current creates a magnetic field.
true
7. True or false: A magnetic field creates an electric current.
true
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8. What did Michael Faraday discover?
a) electricity
b) magnetism
c) electromagnetism
d) electromagnetic induction
d
9. What is Faraday’s law?
Faraday’s law states that a changing magnetic field produces an electric current in a
conductor.
10. True or false: Electromagnetism is no longer commonly used.
false
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