Physics: Electric Motors
Test Quiz
1. What term is used to describe how a magnetic field is created by the flow of electric current?
a. Magneto force
b. Electrolysis
c. Magnicity
d. Electromagnetism
e. Hydropower
2. Will the magnetic field be stronger in a coiled wire or a straight wire?
a. Coiled wire
b. Straight wire
c. The same in both
d.
e.
3. You can find the direction of the magnetic field by using the ______ rule.
a. High five
b. Right hand
c. Sleight of hand
d. Upper hand
e. Left hand
4. True or False: Electric motors are not very useful except when used in cars.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
5. What do we call a device that converts electricity into mechanical movement?
a. Electrical generator
b. Electrical coil
c. Electrical charge
d. Electrical field
e. Electrical motor
6. What is it called when physical movement is used to create electrical energy?
a. Electromagnetic deduction
b. Electromagnetic division
c. Electromagnetic intuition
d. Electromagnetic induction
e. Electromagnetic persuasion
7. What do we call a device that converts mechanical movement into electricity?
a. Electrical generator
b. Electrical coil
c. Electrical charge
d. Electrical field
e. Electrical motor
8. True or False: Electromagnetism can be used to create powerful magnets using electricity.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
9. What scientist is credited with discovering that a magnetic field was produced by the flow of electric current?
a. Albert Einstein
b. Hans Orsted
c. Nikola Tesla
d. Thomas Edison
e. Isaac Newton
10. Which of the following is an example of an electrical generator?
a. Electric fan
b. Electric car
c. Hydropower dam
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
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