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12.7 Proportional Reasoning in Physical Systems Worksheet

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Proportional Reasoning in Physical Systems: Select the proportional, inverse, squared, or inverse-square relationship that best represents a physics equation or data pattern. Aligned to NGSS, CCSS Literacy and Mathematics, AP Physics, and selected state frameworks 12.7 - Proportional Reasoning in Physical Systems: NGSS SEPs and CCCs; HS-ETS1-1/2/3; CCSS RST.11-12.1, RST.11-12.7, WHST.11-12.7-9; CCSS Math HSN-Q.A, HSS-ID, MP2/MP4/MP6; AP Physics Science Practices; TX TEKS Physics PHYS.1-PHYS.5 / §112.45(c); FL SC.912.N.1; VA SOL PH.1; MA/CA/NY science and engineering practices.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A gravity simulation reports field strength at orbital radii: 1.0 R -> 9.8 N/kg, 2.0 R -> 2.45 N/kg, 4.0 R -> 0.6125 N/kg. Which relationship best describes field strength and orbital radius?

Asimulated gravitational field strength is inversely proportional to orbital radius (g ∝ 1/r)

Bsimulated gravitational field strength is proportional to the square of orbital radius (g ∝ r²)

Csimulated gravitational field strength is directly proportional to orbital radius (g ∝ r)

Dsimulated gravitational field strength is inversely proportional to the square of orbital radius (g ∝ 1/r²)

Solution & Explanation:When radius doubles, field strength is divided by 4; when radius becomes four times as large, field strength is divided by 16. That is inverse-square behavior.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A rotating sensor moves at fixed radius while angular speed changes. Its centripetal acceleration data are 1 rad/s -> 0.50 m/s², 2 rad/s -> 2.00 m/s², 3 rad/s -> 4.50 m/s². Which relationship best describes centripetal acceleration and angular speed?

Acentripetal acceleration at fixed radius is directly proportional to angular speed (a_c ∝ ω)

Bcentripetal acceleration at fixed radius is inversely proportional to angular speed (a_c ∝ 1/ω)

Ccentripetal acceleration at fixed radius is proportional to the square of angular speed (a_c ∝ ω²)

Dcentripetal acceleration at fixed radius is inversely proportional to the square of angular speed (a_c ∝ 1/ω²)

Solution & Explanation:The ratio a_c/ω² is 0.50 for all three trials. Since acceleration stays proportional to ω², the relationship is squared.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A particle table lists momentum and de Broglie wavelength: 1.0 units -> 6.6 units, 2.0 units -> 3.3 units, 3.0 units -> 2.2 units. Which relationship best describes wavelength and momentum?

Amatter-wave wavelength is inversely proportional to the square of momentum (λ ∝ 1/p²)

Bmatter-wave wavelength is inversely proportional to momentum (λ ∝ 1/p)

Cmatter-wave wavelength is directly proportional to momentum (λ ∝ p)

Dmatter-wave wavelength is proportional to the square of momentum (λ ∝ p²)

Solution & Explanation:The product λp is 6.6 in every row. A constant product shows that wavelength is inversely proportional to momentum.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Physics Science students. It aligns with educational standard 12.7 (NGSS SEPs and CCCs; HS-ETS1-1/2/3; CCSS RST.11-12.1, RST.11-12.7, WHST.11-12.7-9; CCSS Math HSN-Q.A, HSS-ID, MP2/MP4/MP6; AP Physics Science Practices; TX TEKS Physics PHYS.1-PHYS.5 / §112.45(c); FL SC.912.N.1; VA SOL PH.1; MA/CA/NY science and engineering practices.).