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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1F2H0FR-1YNK

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1.Name a good electrical conductor.
2.What do opposite magnetic poles do?
3.What does a switch control?
4.What energy change occurs in a speaker?
5.What can happen when light enters water?
6.What do like magnetic poles do?
7.Why can you hear an echo?
8.How do you see an object?

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  1. Name a good electrical conductor.Copper
  2. What do opposite magnetic poles do?Attract
  3. What does a switch control?Whether a circuit is open or closed
  4. What energy change occurs in a speaker?Electrical energy becomes sound
  5. What can happen when light enters water?It refracts, or bends
  6. What do like magnetic poles do?Repel
  7. Why can you hear an echo?Sound reflects from a surface
  8. How do you see an object?Reflected light enters your eyes

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.