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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1CKHFP1-1YNK

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

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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

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.