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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-B1IKVP-1YNK

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1.What can happen when light enters water?
2.What happens to pitch as frequency rises?
3.Name a good electrical conductor.
4.What does a switch control?
5.What energy change occurs in a speaker?
6.How do you see an object?
7.Why can you hear an echo?
8.Why does a shadow form?

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 can happen when light enters water?It refracts, or bends
  2. What happens to pitch as frequency rises?Pitch becomes higher
  3. Name a good electrical conductor.Copper
  4. What does a switch control?Whether a circuit is open or closed
  5. What energy change occurs in a speaker?Electrical energy becomes sound
  6. How do you see an object?Reflected light enters your eyes
  7. Why can you hear an echo?Sound reflects from a surface
  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.