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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1A2F9W5-1TU2

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

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

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.