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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1Q6DRW9-1BHG

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

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. What does a switch control?Whether a circuit is open or closed
  2. Which common metal is magnetic?Iron
  3. Why does a shadow form?An object blocks light
  4. What makes sound?Vibrations
  5. What do like magnetic poles do?Repel
  6. What gives a flashlight energy?A battery
  7. Name a good electrical conductor.Copper
  8. What do opposite magnetic poles do?Attract

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.