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Electricity, Magnetism, Light & Sound

Kindergarten · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1R3YNXN-16K7

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1.What happens in an open circuit?
2.What do like magnetic poles do?
3.Name a good electrical conductor.
4.What does a switch control?
5.Which common metal is magnetic?
6.Why does a shadow form?
7.What gives a flashlight energy?
8.What makes sound?

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. What happens in an open circuit?Current does not flow
  2. What do like magnetic poles do?Repel
  3. Name a good electrical conductor.Copper
  4. What does a switch control?Whether a circuit is open or closed
  5. Which common metal is magnetic?Iron
  6. Why does a shadow form?An object blocks light
  7. What gives a flashlight energy?A battery
  8. What makes sound?Vibrations

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.