VERIFIED 2025 Physics 12e (Hewitt) Chapter 24 Magnetism QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

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Conceptual Physics, 12e (Hewitt)
Chapter 24 Magnetism

24.1 Multiple-Choice Questions

1) Magnetic compasses reportedly were first used for navigation by
A) Aristotle.
B) Australian aborigines.
C) Chinese sailors.
D) none of the above
Answer: C
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2) The source of all magnetism is
A) tiny pieces of iron.
B) tiny domains of aligned atoms.
C) ferromagnetic materials.
D) moving electric charge.
E) none of the above
Answer: D
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Topic: Magnetism

3) The force that acts between a pair of electrically-charged particles depends on
A) magnitude of charge.
B) separation distance.
C) both of these
D) neither of these
Answer: C
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4) The force that acts between a pair of magnetic poles depends on
A) magnetic pole strength.
B) separation distance.
C) both of these
D) neither of these
Answer: C
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, 5) Like kinds of magnetic poles repel while unlike kinds of magnetic poles
A) attract.
B) repel also.
C) may attract or repel.
Answer: A
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Topic: Magnetic Poles

6) In general, a common magnet has
A) one pole.
B) at least two poles.
C) only two poles.
Answer: B
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7) Whereas electric charges can be isolated, magnetic poles
A) can also.
B) cannot.
C) gather in clusters.
D) none of the above
Answer: B
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Topic: Magnetic Poles

8) Refrigerator magnets are typically
A) short range.
B) long range.
C) none of these
Answer: A
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Topic: Magnetic Poles

9) If you break a bar magnet in half you'll
A) destroy its magnetic properties.
B) have two magnets.
C) have two and a half magnets.
D) none of the above
Answer: B
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Topic: Magnetic Poles




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