Michael Faraday — Questions and answers

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What amazing discovery did Michael Faraday make with a coil, a magnet, and a galvanometer?

Choices

  1. That magnets can stick to anything.
  2. That magnetism could generate electricity. ✓
  3. That electricity can make sound.
  4. That light travels in a straight line.

Answer: That magnetism could generate electricity.

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Even though his formal schooling ended early, where did Michael Faraday find his "true school" to learn new things?

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  1. In a big science lab.
  2. By talking to famous scientists.
  3. Within the pages of the books he repaired. ✓
  4. At a special university.

Answer: Within the pages of the books he repaired.

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What did Faraday do at Sir Humphry Davy's lectures to learn everything he could?

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  1. He drew pictures of the experiments.
  2. He asked many questions during the lecture.
  3. He meticulously wrote down every word and experiment. ✓
  4. He helped Sir Humphry Davy with his demonstrations.

Answer: He meticulously wrote down every word and experiment.

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What special job did Sir Humphry Davy offer Faraday after seeing his amazing lecture notes?

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  1. A job as a new bookbinder.
  2. A chance to teach his own class.
  3. A position as a chemical assistant. ✓
  4. A lifetime supply of books.

Answer: A position as a chemical assistant.

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Which of these modern things exist because of Michael Faraday's discoveries?

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  1. New kinds of telescopes.
  2. The motors that power industry and generators that light up cities. ✓
  3. Flying machines and space rockets.
  4. Advanced medical surgeries.

Answer: The motors that power industry and generators that light up cities.

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