Question: User: Activity 6 Analysis Questions 1. Consider the open position on the circular track. a. When you changed the open position, what happened to the path of the marble? b. Provide an argument for why the marble did or did not change its path.

1. **Stating the problem:** We are analyzing how changing the open position on a circular track affects the path of a marble. 2. **Understanding the setup:** The marble moves along a circular track with an opening at some position. We want to know if changing the opening position changes the marble's path. 3. **Key concept:** The path of the marble on a circular track is determined by the track's shape and forces acting on the marble, not by the position of the opening. 4. **Step a:** When the open position changes, observe the marble's path. - The marble continues to follow the circular path of the track. 5. **Step b:** Argument why the marble's path does or does not change. - The marble's path depends on the circular track's curvature and friction. - Changing the opening position does not alter the circular shape or forces. - Therefore, the marble's path remains the same circular trajectory regardless of the opening position. **Final conclusion:** Changing the open position on the circular track does not change the marble's path; it remains circular.