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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-GGXO2M-JMEH

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

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Why can you hear an echo?Sound reflects from a surface
  2. What happens to pitch as frequency rises?Pitch becomes higher
  3. How do you see an object?Reflected light enters your eyes
  4. What do like magnetic poles do?Repel
  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 do opposite magnetic poles do?Attract
  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.