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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-14Z7R78-1BHG

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1.What gives a flashlight energy?
2.What do opposite magnetic poles do?
3.What makes sound?
4.Name a good electrical conductor.
5.What does a switch control?
6.How do you see an object?
7.What do like magnetic poles do?
8.Why does a shadow form?

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. What gives a flashlight energy?A battery
  2. What do opposite magnetic poles do?Attract
  3. What makes sound?Vibrations
  4. Name a good electrical conductor.Copper
  5. What does a switch control?Whether a circuit is open or closed
  6. How do you see an object?Reflected light enters your eyes
  7. What do like magnetic poles do?Repel
  8. Why does a shadow form?An object blocks light

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.