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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1MIYU3T-IE4M

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1.Why does sound travel faster in solids?
2.Why are parallel circuit branches useful?
3.Why does a shadow form?
4.Why can you hear an echo?
5.What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
6.What can happen when light enters water?
7.What energy change occurs in a speaker?
8.What happens to pitch as frequency rises?

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  1. Why does sound travel faster in solids?Close particles transfer vibrations quickly
  2. Why are parallel circuit branches useful?Each branch can operate independently
  3. Why does a shadow form?An object blocks light
  4. Why can you hear an echo?Sound reflects from a surface
  5. What is the electromagnetic spectrum?The full range of electromagnetic waves
  6. What can happen when light enters water?It refracts, or bends
  7. What energy change occurs in a speaker?Electrical energy becomes sound
  8. What happens to pitch as frequency rises?Pitch becomes higher

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.