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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-187BBNW-JMEH

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

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  1. What happens to pitch as frequency rises?Pitch becomes higher
  2. What does a switch control?Whether a circuit is open or closed
  3. Why can you hear an echo?Sound reflects from a surface
  4. Why does a shadow form?An object blocks light
  5. Name a good electrical conductor.Copper
  6. How do you see an object?Reflected light enters your eyes
  7. What can happen when light enters water?It refracts, or bends
  8. What do like magnetic poles do?Repel

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.