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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-PY4OTB-1U15

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1.Why can you hear an echo?
2.What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
3.What affects electromagnet strength?
4.Why does a shadow form?
5.What does a switch control?
6.Why are parallel circuit branches useful?
7.Why does sound travel faster in solids?
8.What can happen when light enters water?

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. Why can you hear an echo?Sound reflects from a surface
  2. What is the electromagnetic spectrum?The full range of electromagnetic waves
  3. What affects electromagnet strength?Current, coil turns, and core material
  4. Why does a shadow form?An object blocks light
  5. What does a switch control?Whether a circuit is open or closed
  6. Why are parallel circuit branches useful?Each branch can operate independently
  7. Why does sound travel faster in solids?Close particles transfer vibrations quickly
  8. What can happen when light enters water?It refracts, or bends

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.