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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

Grade 1 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-XC0PRX-14S4

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1.What does a switch control?
2.Name a good electrical conductor.
3.What happens in an open circuit?
4.Which common metal is magnetic?
5.What makes sound?
6.What do like magnetic poles do?
7.What do opposite magnetic poles do?
8.Why does a shadow form?

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  1. What does a switch control?Whether a circuit is open or closed
  2. Name a good electrical conductor.Copper
  3. What happens in an open circuit?Current does not flow
  4. Which common metal is magnetic?Iron
  5. What makes sound?Vibrations
  6. What do like magnetic poles do?Repel
  7. What do opposite magnetic poles do?Attract
  8. Why does a shadow form?An object blocks light

Worked example

Use a model to track energy, forces, and waves through a system.

Common mistake

Assuming energy travels without a path or medium.

Helpful hint

Draw the source, path, interaction, and result.