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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

Grade 3 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-JESK3M-127M

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

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  1. What happens to pitch as frequency rises?Pitch becomes higher
  2. Why can you hear an echo?Sound reflects from a surface
  3. What do opposite magnetic poles do?Attract
  4. How do you see an object?Reflected light enters your eyes
  5. What do like magnetic poles do?Repel
  6. Why does a shadow form?An object blocks light
  7. What energy change occurs in a speaker?Electrical energy becomes sound
  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.