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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

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

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1.What energy change occurs in a speaker?
2.What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
3.Why are parallel circuit branches useful?
4.What affects electromagnet strength?
5.Why does a shadow form?
6.Why does sound travel faster in solids?
7.What happens to pitch as frequency rises?
8.Why can you hear an echo?

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 energy change occurs in a speaker?Electrical energy becomes sound
  2. What is the electromagnetic spectrum?The full range of electromagnetic waves
  3. Why are parallel circuit branches useful?Each branch can operate independently
  4. What affects electromagnet strength?Current, coil turns, and core material
  5. Why does a shadow form?An object blocks light
  6. Why does sound travel faster in solids?Close particles transfer vibrations quickly
  7. What happens to pitch as frequency rises?Pitch becomes higher
  8. Why can you hear an echo?Sound reflects from a surface

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.