Model two objects interacting through fields to illustrate forces and changes in stored field energy (HS-PS3-5).
Instructions: Drag Object 2 to change the relative position between the two objects.
Observe how the Force Vectors (arrows) and the Stored Field Energy change depending on their distance.
When two objects interacting through a field change relative position, the energy stored in the field is changed. Pushing repulsive objects together, or pulling attractive objects apart, requires work and increases stored potential energy.