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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-R233L7-1U15

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1.Why are parallel circuit branches useful?
2.What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
3.Why does a shadow form?
4.What affects electromagnet strength?
5.Why can you hear an echo?
6.What does a switch control?
7.What can happen when light enters water?
8.What energy change occurs in a speaker?

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Why are parallel circuit branches useful?Each branch can operate independently
  2. What is the electromagnetic spectrum?The full range of electromagnetic waves
  3. Why does a shadow form?An object blocks light
  4. What affects electromagnet strength?Current, coil turns, and core material
  5. Why can you hear an echo?Sound reflects from a surface
  6. What does a switch control?Whether a circuit is open or closed
  7. What can happen when light enters water?It refracts, or bends
  8. What energy change occurs in a speaker?Electrical energy becomes sound

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.