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Describe how changing particle arrangement can change the potential energy of particles.

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Internal energy and energy transfers

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Internal energy

AQA GCSE PhysicsParticle model of matter

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Short explanation

Describe how changing particle arrangement can change the potential energy of particles. Comparison lens: State both sides of the comparison so the contrast is explicit rather than implied. In Internal energy, this means internal energy combines particle kinetic and potential energy. The answer should use the approved wording from Internal energy and energy transfers, include potential energy, particle arrangement, and avoid drifting into another section of Particle model of matter. For revision, practise saying the exact objective aloud, then add the one calculation, particle movement, collision, graph, or practical detail that makes the statement true. A strong exam response for checkpoint 34 is specific to describe how changing particle arrangement can change the potential energy of particles and does not reuse a generic explanation from a neighbouring objective.

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internal energypotential energy

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This objective helps connect Internal energy to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Internal energy and energy transfers.

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  • Confusing Particle Arrangement with Temperature: Emphasize that changing particle arrangement affects potential energy, while temperature is related to the average kinetic energy of particles.

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