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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

Grade 5 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1M3EV1I-PK8Q

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

Answers and teaching notes

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

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.