Claim-Evidence-Reasoning Student Graphic Organizer Question: The law of conservation of mechanical energy states that the energy can neither be created nor be destroyed; it can only be converted from one form to another. How the roller coaster lab can be used to explain this law for the conservation of Mechanical Energy. Write a statement that responds to the question. \( \qquad \) your claim is correct). This can be bullet points instead of sentences. R (reasoning) Use scientific principles and knowledge that you have about the topic to explain why your evidence (data) supports your claim. In other words, explain how your data proves your point? (paragraph format)

- The roller coaster lab demonstrates that as the coaster descends, potential energy converts into kinetic energy, which validates the law of conservation of mechanical energy. - Throughout the ride, the total mechanical energy remains constant, illustrating energy transformation rather than loss. The roller coaster lab perfectly illustrates the law of conservation of mechanical energy through observable data. When the coaster is at the highest point, it possesses maximum potential energy. As it glides downwards, that potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, which is evident in the increased speed of the coaster. Our measurements show that the sum of potential and kinetic energy at different points on the track remains constant, indicating that energy isn’t lost but simply changes form. Thus, the data collected during the roller coaster experiment reinforces the principle that mechanical energy is conserved.