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The students want to see how changes to the design of the marble track will
affect the energy of the marbles.
(a)
As you respond to Part A, Part B, and Part C, follow the directions below.
estigate how the potential
he marbles move through
e different materials the
• Address all the instructions in each prompt.
• Use evidence from the information provided and your own knowledge of
science to support your responses.
Part A
One student wants to increase the potential energy of the marble at the starting
position. Explain one way the students can adjust the track to increase the
marble's potential energy. In your explanation,
• describe the dimensions of any materials used to adjust the track and
• explain why the adjustment to the track would increase the marble's
potential energy