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8.59 Design and Test an Energy Transfer Device Worksheet

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Design and Test an Energy‑Transfer Device - Which option best apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that transfers thermal, electrical, or mechanical energy; discuss efficiency trade‑offs? (NGSS MS‑PS3‑3; SEP: Designing Solutions; ISTE 1.4 Innovative Designer; TEKS §112.28 Grade 8; FL NGSSS; VA SOL; MA STE)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A team changes TWO things on a mini wind turbine at once: they replace the blade shape and also add lubricant to the axle. Output electrical energy increases from 12 J to 18 J in the test.

What is the best scientific conclusion and next step to refine the design?

AThe blade shape caused all of the improvement.

BThe lubricant caused all of the improvement.

CBoth changes must have improved efficiency by the same amount.

DYou cannot tell which change mattered most; test one variable at a time while keeping all others constant.

Solution & Explanation:Because two variables changed, the test is confounded. To apply scientific ideas correctly, isolate variables: test blade shapes with the same axle condition, then test lubrication separately, using repeated trials to compare efficiency fairly.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

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Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A generator can be modeled as a 6.0 V source with an internal resistance of 2.0 Ω. You can choose a load resistor to maximize power delivered to the load.

Which load resistance should you choose for maximum power transfer?

A0.5 Ω

B2.0 Ω

C6.0 Ω

D20 Ω

Solution & Explanation:Maximum power to the load occurs when load resistance equals internal resistance (impedance matching). Here R_load = 2.0 Ω gives the maximum load power, though it is not the highest efficiency case.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 8 Science students. It aligns with educational standard SCI.8.59 (Evaluate or improve devices that transfer energy through designed systems.).