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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1C0LDT2-1YNK

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

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

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.