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9.87 Magnets and Magnetic Fields Worksheet

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This Physical Science with Earth and Science Science worksheet provides structured practice on 9.87 Magnets and Magnetic Fields. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Magnets and Magnetic Fields: MCQ focus: predict magnetic attraction, repulsion, pole interactions, and field-line patterns around magnets. Aligned to NGSS high school Physical Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design; NRC/DCI; SEP/CCC; CCSS math/literacy connections; selected CA NGSS, NYSSLS, Florida CPALMS, and Texas TEKS references NGSS HS-PS2-5, HS-PS3-5 - NGSS-aligned Magnets and Magnetic Fields: NGSS: HS-PS2-5; HS-PS3-5; NRC/DCI: PS2.B; PS3.C; SEP/CCC: Models / Cause and effect; Common: RST.9-10.7; State refs: CA/NYSSLS same HS-PS PE family; FL SC.912.P.10; TX IPC energy strand.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

In the diagram, a proposed model shows arrows in the air from S to N, arrows inside the magnet from S to N, and no arrows entering the S pole. Which correction makes the complete loop model accurate?

ARemove all inside arrows because fields cannot pass through magnets.

BChange the outside arrows so they go from N to S while keeping inside arrows from S to N.

CMake every arrow point outward from the center of the magnet.

DChange the inside arrows so both inside and outside go from N to S.

Solution & Explanation:A complete model has outside field direction from N to S and inside direction from S to N, forming closed loops.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A field-line diagram for two attracting magnets shows lines that are close together in the gap but widely spaced outside the pair. What is the best interpretation?

AThe magnets repel because field lines in the gap are close.

BThe diagram shows electric current instead of magnetic field strength.

CThe magnetic field is stronger in the gap than in the outer regions shown.

DThe magnetic field exists only outside the pair, not in the gap.

Solution & Explanation:Close field-line spacing in the gap indicates a stronger field there, which is common between nearby opposite poles.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

In the diagram, an unlabeled bar magnet is surrounded by four compass readings. Above and below the center, the compass north ends point right; left of the magnet, the north end points left; right of the magnet, the north end points left. Which labeling best fits the magnet?

AS on the left and N on the right

BS at both ends

CN on the left and S on the right

DN at both ends

Solution & Explanation:This compass pattern matches field lines leaving a north pole on the left, curving around the outside, and entering a south pole on the right.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Physical Science with Earth and Science Science students. It aligns with educational standard NGSS HS-PS2-5, HS-PS3-5 (NGSS: HS-PS2-5; HS-PS3-5; NRC/DCI: PS2.B; PS3.C; SEP/CCC: Models / Cause and effect; Common: RST.9-10.7; State refs: CA/NYSSLS same HS-PS PE family; FL SC.912.P.10; TX IPC energy strand.).