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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-R9HXAF-1TU2

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1.What do opposite magnetic poles do?
2.What energy change occurs in a speaker?
3.How do you see an object?
4.What does a switch control?
5.What happens to pitch as frequency rises?
6.What can happen when light enters water?
7.Name a good electrical conductor.
8.Why can you hear an echo?

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. What do opposite magnetic poles do?Attract
  2. What energy change occurs in a speaker?Electrical energy becomes sound
  3. How do you see an object?Reflected light enters your eyes
  4. What does a switch control?Whether a circuit is open or closed
  5. What happens to pitch as frequency rises?Pitch becomes higher
  6. What can happen when light enters water?It refracts, or bends
  7. Name a good electrical conductor.Copper
  8. Why can you hear an echo?Sound reflects from a surface

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.