QUIZ –

1. Which of the following metals is used as a core for an electromagnet ?

A IRON

B COPPER

C LEAD

2. What is a solenoid ?

A A MAGNET

B THE CORE OF AN ELECTROMAGNET

C A COIL OF WIRE

3. Which of these is a magnetic metal?

A STEEL

B MAGNESIUM

C COPPER

4. Who invented the electromagnet ?

A ISAAC NEWTON

B ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL

C MICHAEL FARADAY

5. Which of the following is an electromagnet not used for ?

A ELECTRIC BELL

B MICROPHONE

C ELECTRIC PLUG

6. Why is an electromagnet more useful than a normal magnet ?

A YOU CAN TURN IT ON AND OFF

B USES LESS ENERGY

C EASY TO TRANSPORT

7. Adding a core increases the strength of an electromagnet by:

A 10 TIMES

B 100 TIMES

C 1000 TIMES

8. What is the name of the train in Birmingham which use electromagnets to lift it clear of the track?

A FRICTIONLESS WONDER TRAIN

B MAGLEV

C HOVERTRAIN

9. In which of the following lessons would you study electromagnets?

A BIOLOGY

B PHYSICS

C CHEMISTRY

10. Who inspired us to do this project? (see the project home page)

A MR BLOBBY

B MR WALLS

C THE TELETUBBIES

Quiz devised by Simon West