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8.60 Potential Energy in Interacting Objects Worksheet

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Potential Energy in Interacting Objects - Which use best models to describe how the arrangement of interacting objects (e.g., magnet separation, object height) changes stored potential energy? (NGSS MS‑PS3‑2; SEP: Modeling; TEKS §112.28 Grade 8; FL NGSSS; VA SOL; MA STE)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A student lifts one object straight up, compresses a spring with another object, and pushes like poles of magnets together in a third setup. What idea should appear in a model that correctly describes all three cases?

AAll three cases depend only on temperature

BStored potential energy can increase when work changes the arrangement of interacting objects

CStored energy appears only when an object is moving

DThe systems are unrelated because one uses magnets

Solution & Explanation:In each case, work changes the system arrangement and increases stored potential energy in a gravitational, elastic, or magnetic system.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Which explanation best summarizes both lifting a crate and pushing like poles of magnets closer together?

ABoth actions create new matter

BBoth actions increase stored potential energy by changing the arrangement of interacting objects and doing work on the system

CBoth actions remove all forces from the system

DBoth actions reduce stored energy because the objects stop moving

Solution & Explanation:In both cases, work changes the system arrangement so more potential energy is stored.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Use the model potential energy = weight x height. What is the gravitational potential energy of a 12-N book on a shelf 5 m above the floor?

Solution & Explanation:The potential energy is 12 x 5 = 60.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 8 Science students. It aligns with educational standard MS-PS3-2 (These questions help learners compare gravitational, elastic, and magnetic potential energy using models, data, and real-world situations.).